r/mycology

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About r/mycology

for the love of fungi :: hunting, foraging, cultivation, images( mycoporn ), research, questions & general discussion

The community at a glance

r/mycology is a Subreddit for Plant Parents with roughly 929K members. It has been around since 2009. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 3rd largest community in the Plants topic page.

Roughly 87K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Mushrooms, Identification, and Looking For. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests. Product recommendations often mention field guide, laminar hood, and mushroom field guide.

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Established 2009
929K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +87K members
Growth: +10.4% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 6K members
  • 2014: 9K members
  • 2015: 7K members
  • 2016: 10K members
  • 2017: 20K members
  • 2018: 42K members
  • 2019: 75K members
  • 2020: 107K members
  • 2021: 102K members
  • 2023: 263K members
  • 2024: 88K members
  • 2025: 131K members
  • 2026: 65K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Oct: 6K members
  • Nov: 7K members
  • Dec: 5K members
  • Jan: 5K members
  • Feb: 9K members
  • Mar: 7K members
  • Apr: 7K members
  • May: 10K members
  • Jun: 10K members
  • Jul: 6K members
  • Aug: 8K members
  • Sep: 3K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    10 posts in the past month
    1. Newbie here, just wanted to be 10000% sure but is this Boletus edulis?
    2. Seek says this is Hen of the woods. Is that correct?
    3. Do I need to get rid of this ?
    #1
    Advice Requests
    Newbie here, just wanted to be 10000% sure but is this Boletus edulis? · Seek says this is Hen of the woods. Is that correct? · Do I need to get rid of this ?
    10

Topics

  • Mushrooms
    45 posts in the past month
    #1
    Mushrooms
    45
  • Identification
    44 posts in the past month
    #2
    Identification
    44
  • Looking For
    42 posts in the past month
    #3
    Looking For
    42
  • Id
    33 posts in the past month
    #4
    Id
    33
  • Struggling
    16 posts in the past month
    #5
    Struggling
    16

Flair

  • photos
    106 posts in the past month
    1. Favourite ways to use these?
    2. I found a cool stick with some fairy parachutes on it (Marasmiellus candidus)
    3. Purple Mushroom
    #1
    photos
    Favourite ways to use these? · I found a cool stick with some fairy parachutes on it (Marasmiellus candidus) · Purple Mushroom
    106
  • ID request
    78 posts in the past month
    1. Purple Mushroom 💜
    2. I don’t know what these are but they’re adorable and I love them
    3. Toxic find on campsite?
    #2
    ID request
    Purple Mushroom 💜 · I don’t know what these are but they’re adorable and I love them · Toxic find on campsite?
    78
  • question
    9 posts in the past month
    1. Farmer’s market said this is lion’s mane????
    2. Chlorociboria ?
    3. Moldy Chanterelles
    #3
    question
    Farmer’s market said this is lion’s mane???? · Chlorociboria ? · Moldy Chanterelles
    9
  • identified
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Took a right turn on our morning walk.
    2. Topped my haul from yesterday!
    3. Some Bears Head Tooth in Vermont
    #4
    identified
    Took a right turn on our morning walk. · Topped my haul from yesterday! · Some Bears Head Tooth in Vermont
    5
  • article
    1 post in the past month
    1. A very unconvincing snowman
    #5
    article
    A very unconvincing snowman
    1

Product recommendations

  • field guide
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Recommended Field Guide for either Michigan, The Great Lakes Region, or the Midwest US
    2. Im buying a field guide so I can get started on foraging. I’m thinking I’ll get a National Audubon Society field guide, any feedback or other recs?
    3. ID Book/guide request? Just moved to Virginia/NC and want some recs!
    #1
    field guide
    Recommended Field Guide for either Michigan, The Great Lakes Region, or the Midwest US · Im buying a field guide so I can get started on foraging. I’m thinking I’ll get a National Audubon Society field guide, any feedback or other recs? · ID Book/guide request? Just moved to Virginia/NC and want some recs!
    4
  • laminar hood
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best Laminar Hood around $300
    2. Best Laminar Hood around $300
    #2
    laminar hood
    Best Laminar Hood around $300 · Best Laminar Hood around $300
    2
  • mushroom field guide
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best field guide for ID?
    2. Best field guide for UK and Europe mushrooms that organise based on habitat?
    #3
    mushroom field guide
    Best field guide for ID? · Best field guide for UK and Europe mushrooms that organise based on habitat?
    2
  • agar recipe
    2 posts in the past month
    1. What Is The Best Agar Recipe?
    2. Recommended agar recipes and cups without having malt extract
    #4
    agar recipe
    What Is The Best Agar Recipe? · Recommended agar recipes and cups without having malt extract
    2
  • mycelium / spawn
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Can anyone recommend a good mycelium / spawn seller in the UK?
    2. Need recs for spawn before vacation!
    #5
    mycelium / spawn
    Can anyone recommend a good mycelium / spawn seller in the UK? · Need recs for spawn before vacation!
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/mycology for?
Best for Plant Parents enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/mycology free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/mycology have?
Roughly 929K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/mycology on?
r/mycology runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/mycology cover?
On the Hive Index, r/mycology is organized under Plant Parents.
How do I join r/mycology?
You can join r/mycology by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Plants communities like?
Communities for plant enthusiasts covering houseplants, outdoor gardening, and specialty collecting. Dedicated forums serve niche communities for carnivorous plant collectors, succulent enthusiasts, and tomato growers, with larger gardening groups active on Facebook and Reddit.
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