Introducing the blusher, Amanita amerirubescens species group

In this video, I explain how to identify the blusher, which is a group of Amanita mushroom species that are extremely common in the Southeastern US. Edible though not particularly sought after in North America, blusher mushrooms in the eastern US are collectively called Amanita amerirubescens group.
I also explain a few mushroom hunting basics: How to recognize the Amanita genus, how to collect mushrooms for identification, and the several fungal lifestyles that affect where and how and when to find wild mushrooms.