Identify South African Mushrooms by Family & Photo

Kagn is a free AI fungi identification app for South Africa. Browse 117 fungal families, photograph a mushroom to identify it, and build a lifelist of every species you encounter — from termite mushrooms to bracket fungi.

Important safety notice: Kagn is for nature education only. AI mushroom identification is NOT food-safety advice and must NOT be used to determine whether any mushroom is safe to eat. Misidentification can be fatal. Always consult a qualified mycologist.

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How it works

1
Browse families

Start with the 117-family grid — tap any family to explore its species.

2
Photograph & identify

Snap a mushroom and Kagn's AI returns the best candidate species with notes on distinguishing features.

3
Learn & log

Read the AI field guide for habitat, ecology, and toxicity notes. Add to your lifelist.

Featured South African fungi

Fly AgaricAmanita muscaria Octopus StinkhornClathrus archeri Fluted Bird's NestCyathus striatus Chicken of the WoodsLaetiporus sulphureus Termite MushroomTermitomyces umkowaan Veiled LadyPhallus indusiatus Artist's BracketGanoderma applanatum Oyster MushroomPleurotus ostreatus Pink-tipped CoralRamaria botrytis ChanterelleCantharellus cibarius Scarlet BracketPycnoporus sanguineus Turkey TailTrametes versicolor

Frequently asked questions

Can I use Kagn to identify mushrooms for eating?

No. Kagn's AI identification is for nature education and citizen science only. It is NOT food-safety advice and must NOT be used to determine whether any mushroom is safe to eat. Many edible and deadly poisonous mushrooms look very similar, and misidentification can be fatal. Always consult a qualified mycologist before consuming any wild mushroom.

How does family-first browsing work for mushrooms?

The South African Mushrooms pack is organised by fungal family — 117 families in total. Browse visually, tap a family to explore its species, then use photo ID or the AI field guide for details.

Does Kagn work offline?

Yes — Kagn is an offline-first PWA. Browse families, view species, and check your lifelist without a connection. AI photo identification requires an internet connection.

What fungal species does Kagn cover for South Africa?

Kagn's South African Mushrooms pack spans 117 fungal families, covering macrofungi from gilled mushrooms and boletes to bracket fungi, stinkhorns, puffballs, and coral fungi found across South Africa's biomes.

Is Kagn free?

Yes. Browse families, search species, and access the AI field guide for free. AI photo identification is included in the free daily limit. Kagn Plus raises daily limits and is available via Gumroad or Google Play.

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