Brook Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 I have no idea what this is... looks like a white capped king oyster but I know they don't grow here... thinking it is some type of oyster? It's flesh is very dense/tough, but still pliable. I tried to get a spore print, left it for two days and nothing... Found growing on the ground, but there was also landscaping wood chips about as well. It was collected in Priddis, ab in a manicured patch of 'forest' between two fancy-schmancy estates. (Foothills of the rockymountains: pine, spruce, aspen, poplar) What do you guys think? If you look in this picture, one of the mushrooms has actually exploded somehow... Top view Close up of gills Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 I am def. not an expert and i am sure somone else will chime in, but i am quite sure that isnt an oyster of any kind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brook Posted September 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Pleurotus eryngii or the King Oyster (trumpet mushroom) is not native to north america.... but it sure has some similar features. http://www.visualphotos.com/photo/2x4392412/king_trumpet_mushrooms_pleurotus_eryngii_akf00108.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vitog Posted September 21, 2011 Report Share Posted September 21, 2011 Since the king oyster is now sold in many markets, it's quite possible that these are the result of someone's mushroom scraps or a deliberate attempt to seed this species. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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