shredder34

Ahhh, ok I see what you mean. I'll probably just stick to morels since those are the only ones I can identify without doubt. I seem to have a hard time finding anything else here in northeastern Oklahoma. I appreciate all the knowledge and help!

From what I can see with a large magnifying glass the gills are smooth. As for the taste, what I have read says to take a small piece and place it on the tip of the tongue to check for bitterness or peppery flavor. Then spit it out if you sense wither or both of those. If not then it is more than likely an edible mushroom but try a small piece first to be cautious. I have seen close up photos of the other species you have stated and I can see a few differences that also give me confidence that it is edible. Thank you for all the help! Now I know where I can get the best information when I am confused or uncertain of the fungus in question!

THANK YOU! I have looked for days and haven't even seen that on the list of possibilities. I see that it says it's "mealy" tasting. Does that mean it's edible?

I need help finding out what this is. It is soft to the touch but not slimy. It almost smells exactly like your regular white storebought mushrooms, and it's growing in my backyard, as shown, in clusters. I have found that it is similar to the foresight funnel (faerberia carbonaria) but the color is completely different. Please help because I have four dogs I constantly have to watch because I can't find out how to positively identify this mysterious fungus. I wear a US size 9 for reference in one of the photos