Staveshaver Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 Last year I got to this tree too late and found what I thought was an old, rotting Sheepshead. This time, today, I got there earlier, but I don't think they're sheepshead. I thought maybe Berkley's, but they're not very big. Any ideas? There were 5 of them around this red oak tree. Standing over them, I could smell that funky fungal odor that rotting sheepshead give off, but thought it was due to the two smaller, brown-ish ones which were obviously rotting. The white ones seemed fine/fresh, their pedals larger and slightly thicker and more brittle than that of a good sheepshead. Sorry I don't have better pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted September 10, 2017 Report Share Posted September 10, 2017 I think these may be Black-staining Polypore, Meripilus sumstinei. The fronds are large and these look like they've been in this spot for awhile. Meripilus sumstinei occurs throughout the summer into the fall. If you cut off a frond of M. sumstinei and rub it, it will slowly darken. Grifola frondosa --Sheepshead-- does not start to fruit until the latter part of August. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staveshaver Posted September 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 Thanks again Dave. If I get back in there soon enough, I give them a stain test. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted September 11, 2017 Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 These look to be kinda on the old/dried side. The dark staining may not set in like with fresh material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staveshaver Posted September 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2017 Ok, thanks. I gotcha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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