About Orangutany

What We Offer

Photo Identification — Upload a photo of any mushroom and get species matches with confidence scores, so you always know how certain the result is.

Distribution Maps — See exactly where each species grows around the world. Know whether that mushroom is common in your region or an unusual find.

Seasonality — Find out when to expect each species. Plan your foraging trips around peak fruiting seasons.

Safety First — Edibility info, look-alike warnings, and the honesty to say “not sure” when confidence is low. Matches below 50% are flagged so you never get a false sense of certainty.

Think Global, Forage Local

Mushrooms don’t respect borders. The same chanterelle that grows in Ontario woodlands fruits in Scandinavian forests and Indian hill stations. Our identification covers species from every continent, but foraging is always local—shaped by your climate, your soil, and the trees around you.

That’s why Orangutany pairs broad species knowledge with local context: distribution maps that show where species grow, seasonality data for your region, and educational content that respects the diversity of ecosystems worldwide.

Our Mission

We’re on a mission to make mushroom education safe, free, and accessible to everyone. From free educational guides and species databases to photo identification, we want to lower the barrier to understanding fungi—while never compromising on safety.

Always verify identifications with local experts before consuming wild mushrooms. No app is a substitute for hands-on experience and expert guidance.