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In less than a month I'll probably be out looking for morels. Still some time to get a few more of last year's photos posted. Moving backward through the alphabet, here's S. 

Sarcodon is a genus of bitter-tasting "tooth mushrooms". Probably Sarcodon scabrosus.  Sarcodon_scabrosus_ML_8-21_2.thumb.JPG.0d45625cd010443f9017dfc6aa373952.JPGSarcodon_scabrosus_ML_8-21_3.thumb.JPG.176afa0b21175e6f817f82f3be3e7483.JPG

Sarcoscypha occidentalis is a small red cup that grows on twigs. Sarcoscypha_occidentalis_DuffPk_5-22.thumb.jpg.fe221c1e96fa8a6684f8e77affa261a9.jpg

Schizophyllum commune is a common wood-inhabiting fungus that is often called the "split gill". This is ironic because the folds on the fertile surface are not gills in the strict sense. They are folds that are split lengthwise. The photo does not show this. I include it here because the appearance of this one, with the fringed margin and zones of color is not typical for the species.   Schizophyllum_commune_RG_8-11_1.thumb.JPG.18f40fdf91616f03e55d34614406a497.JPG

Scleroderma citrinum is the classic "poison pigskin (false) puffball". Usually the interior is dark like charcoal. But occasionally --and with a few related species-- the interior can be white when very young. Unlike true puffballs which have white flesh with texture like cream cheese, the flesh of Scleroderma is very firm.  Scleroderma_citrinum_Thrn_9-16.thumb.JPG.307324009cf11a655acbbdaaf1d429e5.JPG

Scutellina are called "eyelash cups" because the margins of the cups are lined with eyelash-like hairs.  Scutellinia_scutellata_Thrn_6-20.thumb.jpg.6a44100d68bd6a3e07f4a20731711fa6.jpg

Singerocybe is a genus of Clitiocybe-like mushrooms. At least one species in this genus has a strong foul odors.  Singerocybe_Thrn_10-28_3.thumb.JPG.e08903f78f7116ed7f3b83c1f783e599.JPG

Sphagnurus paluster is a pretty little moss-inhabiting mushroom.  Sphagnurus_paluster_LkJhn_6-12_whtsp_A1.thumb.jpg.724078120946e1be1e593e6695c16e69.jpg

Spongipellis pachyodon is one of many types of polypore featuring tubes that elongate and acquire a toothlike appearance.  Spongipellis_pachyodon_SNP_9-10_1.thumb.JPG.6f52b69170910ac7004711400d227b38.JPG

Stereum complicatum is a small polypore with smooth fertile surface and fairly rigid paper-thin fruit bodies. It usually forms large shelves along logs.  Stereum_complicatum_RG_10-22.thumb.JPG.e6365a26fa86e498016543648036b53f.JPG

One of my most interesting finds of 2016 was a yellow-capped version of Stropharia rugoso-annulata. I found this type in more than one spot. According to what is currently understood about this type mushroom, it is the same species as the "wine cap" Stropharia that has a burgundy colored cap.   Stropharia_rugoso-annulata_f._lutea_CC_5-7_1.thumb.jpg.ebad765f853cc448f0fdca546f3dd5b5.jpg

Suillus acidus is a viscid-capped bolete with cap surface that tastes acidic. Some species of Suillus have partial veil that forms a ring on the stalk, some don't.  Suillus_acidus_NSP_7-13_B1.thumb.JPG.6a37de20ed2e1a2bcdceb96ecb1ef2d8.JPG

Suillus americanus is a very common local species that occurs under white pine. Some species of Suillus associate with only one or two types of tree.  Suillus_americanus_DalCem2_10-1.thumb.JPG.66bdd55ccd4f191f7cfc703b70e39139.JPG

Suillus decipiens was a new species for me in 2016. Found in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey.  Suillus_decipiens_PiBar(FPPr)_10-15_1.thumb.JPG.88459cb2759451899b663a7c7e262e43.JPGSuillus_decipiens_PiBar(Spwl)_10-15_1.thumb.JPG.032a98087bdadf9e8d4834a01f236c42.JPGSuillus_decipiens_PiBar(Spwl)_10-15_2.thumb.JPG.9260509639c1b4dbb2d92a21fc6ef76f.JPG

Suillus granulatus is probably the most common species of Suillus in our local woods. The "dotted stalk Suillus" does not have a partial veil.  Suillus_grannulatus_LJ_9-2.thumb.JPG.f0a69514af175a7e3ca7ebfcd81043f3.JPG

Suillus grevillei associates only with larch. If the viscid cuticle is removed, it's a decent edible.  Suillus_grevillei_DelSF_7-10_2.thumb.JPG.8f18d28f42936e40989d53baea04cf3d.JPG

 Suillus hirtellus is another Pine Barrens species I found for my first time last year.  Suillus_hirtellus_PiBar(Spdwl)_10-15_A1.thumb.JPG.c3feebfee4bcf96fee63a75a78307f2f.JPG

Suillus luteus is the "slippery Jack". These were found in dry weather, so the caps are not as slimy as usual.  Suillus_luteus_W-B_Blvd_10-28_1.thumb.JPG.f89a1c57162a3093d497ca056cc9d736.JPG

Suillus placidus is a slimy white-capped type.  Suillus_placidus_NSP_6-29_1.thumb.jpg.f994e0e1ec800e9f2071a2b45cbede31.jpgSuillus_placidus_LJ_9-3_1.thumb.JPG.fd53f709a6aef89f16587efc87ed0cd0.JPG

Suillus salmonicolor, the "slippery Jill, has a thick membranous partial veil.  Suillus_salmonicolor_PiBar(FPPr)_10-15_1.thumb.JPG.31e6111dd5d665144753aca1eed5f956.JPG

Suillus spraguei, the "painted bolete", used to have the name Suillus pictus. This species associates only with white pine. It is a really good edible that is easy to learn to ID.  Suillus_spraguei_NSP_7-13_5.thumb.JPG.bf0b2e6fa90b20bc1ff6caa048e5df7d.JPG

Suillus subaureus is an unusual species in that it associates with oak trees. Species of Suillus mainly associate with conifers.  Suillus_subaureus_NSP_7-13_2.thumb.JPG.9c0d6d4d5d34b1e866fa4ab558525e5b.JPGSuillus_subaureus_NSP_7-13_5.thumb.JPG.8ba282485048555fd5790d3a52650041.JPG

Finally, for S, Sutorius eximius, This used to be Tylopilus eximius. Listed as a good edible in some filed guides, years back a meal that included this species made me sick. The pore surface is chocolate brown. Globally, there are only two species in this genus, this one and another that occurs in Australia.Sutorius_eximius_Tbs_6-20.thumb.jpg.e513bc3a44dd483b4c2cddd6e1ce1f1c.jpg

 

 

 

 

 

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Certainly, Mushroom Whisperer.  Wow! That's a real beauty. Looks to be in prime condition. We get a species of cauliflower mushroom around here, a different one I think. I hardly ever find it. But other people seem to have good spots for this mushroom. It's a really good edible. 

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I'm fortunate that I have a spot, where pretty much every tree in a 50 yard circle is infected with Sparassis.  They all don't fruit every year, but I've seen as many as 8 at once. 

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