People who pick mushrooms to eat are called what?

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People who pick mushrooms to eat are called what?

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Last updated Aug 23 2016.

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mycophagists

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/mycophagist

Response last updated by postcards2go on Aug 23 2016.
Mar 18 2008, 5:21 PM

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Answer 1

...best definition of the term "mushroom" as applied by mycologists (those who study fungi), mycophiles (those who love fungi), mycophagists (those who eat fungi)...

http://americanmushrooms.com/basics.htm

There does not seem to be a specific word for those who pick mushrooms - they are generally referred to as mushroom-pickers.

Answer 2

This information and site is what I based my question on:

People who collect mushrooms for consumption are known as mycophagists, and the act of collecting them for such is known as mushroom hunting, or simply "mushrooming".

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mushrooms

People who pick mushrooms to eat are called what?

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