Carrie Woodward
Author for A-Z Animals

Carrie is a writer, bookworm, and fan of all types of plants and animals. Her apartment is home to more than dozen different houseplants and she aspires to adopt more in the near future. You can usually find Carrie walking the shores of Lake Michigan or reading a book under the trees in Chicago's Lincoln Park.


Truffles vs. Mushrooms Picture

As edible fungi, many people confuse truffles with mushrooms – some of which are also edible fungi harvested from the wild and cultivated around the world for people to eat.… Read More

By Carrie Woodward 2 months ago


Morels vs. Truffles Picture

Truffles are fungi, like mushrooms, but with their own distinct classification and history. Though truffles have been harvested and eaten throughout history, they have recently risen in popularity and gained… Read More

By Carrie Woodward 2 months ago


Chanterelles vs. False Chanterelles Picture

Key Points Chanterelles are among the most commonly-foraged wild edible mushrooms.When people refer to "chanterelles," they may be referring to many different mushroom species in the Cantharellus genus. Chanterelles are… Read More

By Carrie Woodward 2 months ago


Chanterelles vs. Girolles Picture

If you enjoy French cooking or eating seasonal foods, you may have seen recipes that reference mushrooms called "chanterelles" or "girolles." At times, these words are used interchangeably. Perhaps this… Read More

By Carrie Woodward 2 months ago


Chanterelles vs. Shiitake Mushrooms Picture

Key Points Chanterelles, various species in the Cantharellus genus, and shiitake mushrooms, Lentinula edodes, are popular edible fungi. Throughout history, people have foraged for them in forest habitats where they… Read More

By Carrie Woodward 2 months ago


Croton Magnificent Vs. Petra Picture

Key Points Crotons are beautiful tropical plants with bold, dramatic leaves and are popularly grown as house plants across North America. Originally from Asia, the many different cultivars of the… Read More

By Carrie Woodward 4 months ago


Larch Vs. Pine Picture

Key Points Larch vs. pine: how do you know which is which? Larch trees (trees in the Larix genus) and pine trees (trees in the Pinus genus) have a lot in common! Both are… Read More

By Carrie Woodward 4 months ago


Dahlia vs. Peony Picture

Dahlias and peonies are two of the most beautiful, unique-looking, large, and beloved flowers grown in gardens across North America. Certain varieties of dahlias and peonies have similar characteristics, including… Read More

By Carrie Woodward 4 months ago