Bill > AB698

This bill designates the hen-of-the-woods mushroom (scientifically known as Grifola frondosa) as the official state mushroom of Wisconsin. The legislation specifically amends two sections of Wisconsin statutes: first, by creating a new subsection in section 1.10 that formally recognizes the hen-of-the-woods as the state mushroom, and second, by updating the existing requirement for the Wisconsin Blue Book (an official state publication) to include information about state symbols. By adding "mushroom" to the list of state symbols that must be documented in the Blue Book, the bill ensures that the newly designated state mushroom will be included in this official reference. The hen-of-the-woods, also known as maitake, is a large, edible mushroom that grows in clusters at the base of trees and is prized by foragers and culinary enthusiasts for its distinctive appearance and flavor.

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https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/bill/ab698