Would appreciate help in identifying these...they were found on the ground in a large cluster, near to the road, in Eastern Massachusetts. Was thinking melleas or gallicas or callvescens, but not sure given many similar looking species there seem to be... Actually thought they look a lot like ringless honeys, well besides for having rings, which are not that pronounced and are white in color. I attempted to take a spore print, but with no results so far after a couple of hours.
On another topic...have been looking for maitake ever since we got a little rain, did find one small one but otherwise have not had luck...think it still too dry.. am wondering if it is getting to be too late in the season even if a lot of rain falls in the next couple of weeks...any predictions?