Biologist visits Lyman Museum to discuss Hawai`i mushrooms
Dr. Don Hemmes holding Favolaschia mushrooms, one of many fungi species up for discussion Monday, April 8 at the Lyman Museum
HILO, Hawai`i (April 1, 2013) — Which mushrooms are most commonly found in Hawai`i? Find out Monday, April 8 at 7 p.m. when Dr. Don Hemmes, professor emeritus of biology at the University of Hawai`i at Hilo, gives an illustrated talk at the Lyman Museum.
Dr. Hemmes will cover both native and endemic species of mushrooms, including those found in rainforests and lowlands that have been introduced to Hawai`i over the years. Other fleshy fungi are in the spotlight as well, including bird’s-nest fungi, stinkhorns, earthstars, and puff balls. Hemmes will also outline how to identify a mushroom from its spore print and morphology to place it in its proper genus. For the epicure, pointers will be provided on how to distinguish delectable, edible mushrooms from poisonous species found in the Islands.
The nationally accredited and Smithsonian-affiliated Lyman Museum is located at 276 Haili Street in Hilo. Open Monday through Saturday, its mission is to tell the story of Hawai`i, its islands, and its people. Monday night public programs begin at 7 p.m. Additional parking is available behind the Museum at Hilo Union School. For more information, call (808) 935-5021 or visit www.lymanmuseum.org.
