Richgross Posted June 24, 2018 Report Share Posted June 24, 2018 My friend sent me this pic. I know it’s not the best but has anyone have any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattVa Posted June 24, 2018 Report Share Posted June 24, 2018 Burkleys polypore or possibly Black staining polypore would be my guess. Black staining polypore will stain black if you crush a part of it, might take a few minutes. Wait for one of the experts to along and confirm this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dave W Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 It's Berkeley's Polypore (Bondarzewia berkeleyi). Looks like a fairly post-mature one with large pores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richgross Posted June 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 Does anyone eat them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fgvand943 Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 Berkeley's polypore can be eaten. It can get tough and bitter as it ages so if it's past its prime it might not really be what most people would describe as edible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richgross Posted June 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 Gotcha thanks for all the info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted June 26, 2018 Report Share Posted June 26, 2018 There are reports of people getting pretty sick from eating Berkeley's Polypore; nothing life-threatening, but very unpleasant. Many years ago, I tried some young Berkeley's and thought it tasted good. Maybe I was just lucky? Maybe it's because the material was young? I'm not planning on trying to answer these questions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fgvand943 Posted June 26, 2018 Report Share Posted June 26, 2018 Interesting I'd never heard of that. I also failed to mention that everyone I've known/heard of who's eaten them has cooked them first. I wonder if eating them raw has something to do with it. Maybe it's best to just play it safe and not eat them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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