gazorpa Posted July 3, 2012 Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 I'm in Connecticut. This huge mushroom is growing on, and immediately adjacent to, a stump in a woodsy part of my yard. The texture is substantial, but not woody or leathery. Has thick lobes, but breaks easily. Broken pieces bruise very slowly, turning brown. It has a rich, woody, mushroomy odor. There are no gills or visible pores. No stem/cap structure... growing directly from the decaying wood. I don't know what kind of tree the stump was, but it was deciduous, not conifer. I might also mention that in September, aborted Entoloma mushrooms grow here. I can't find it in my books or online. I've looked at a zillion Polyphores but I can't find it. Am I on the wrong track? Does anyone recognize it? Thanks so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazorpa Posted July 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 3, 2012 Ah. I think I found it. I think it's a Bondarzewia Berkeleyi. Carry on.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted July 5, 2012 Report Share Posted July 5, 2012 I agree with you, gazorpa. Looks like Berkeley's Polypore. If this is left to develop, and the conditions are right, it may grow to a massive size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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