shredder34 Posted August 14, 2018 Report Share Posted August 14, 2018 I need help finding out what this is. It is soft to the touch but not slimy. It almost smells exactly like your regular white storebought mushrooms, and it's growing in my backyard, as shown, in clusters. I have found that it is similar to the foresight funnel (faerberia carbonaria) but the color is completely different. Please help because I have four dogs I constantly have to watch because I can't find out how to positively identify this mysterious fungus. I wear a US size 9 for reference in one of the photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted August 15, 2018 Report Share Posted August 15, 2018 Hohenbuehelia petaloides. http://www.mushroomexpert.com/hohenbuehelia_petaloides.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shredder34 Posted August 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2018 THANK YOU! I have looked for days and haven't even seen that on the list of possibilities. I see that it says it's "mealy" tasting. Does that mean it's edible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted August 15, 2018 Report Share Posted August 15, 2018 I have not ever eaten this type mushroom. Champignons du Quebec says it's a mediocre edible. Even though I am fairly confident about the Hohenbuehelia petaloides ID, if I was going to try eating this I would subject it to additional scrutiny. Spore print should be white, and the gill edges should not be jagged. Also, the flesh should not be bitter or peppery. There are a few species of genus Lentinellus that resemble H. petaloides. For example, L. cochleatus. Lentienllus mushrooms have jagged gill edges and taste bitter/peppery. They should not be consumed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shredder34 Posted August 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2018 From what I can see with a large magnifying glass the gills are smooth. As for the taste, what I have read says to take a small piece and place it on the tip of the tongue to check for bitterness or peppery flavor. Then spit it out if you sense wither or both of those. If not then it is more than likely an edible mushroom but try a small piece first to be cautious. I have seen close up photos of the other species you have stated and I can see a few differences that also give me confidence that it is edible. Thank you for all the help! Now I know where I can get the best information when I am confused or uncertain of the fungus in question! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted August 15, 2018 Report Share Posted August 15, 2018 There is no "taste test" for edibility. People who have consumed the deadly Amanita phalloides reported it to be very tasty. The taste test is used as ONE CRITERION among many used to try to determine the species of a given mushroom. In this case, the taste test was suggested as a means of distinguishing Hohenbuehelia petaloides from species of Lentinellus that have a similar appearance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shredder34 Posted August 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2018 Ahhh, ok I see what you mean. I'll probably just stick to morels since those are the only ones I can identify without doubt. I seem to have a hard time finding anything else here in northeastern Oklahoma. I appreciate all the knowledge and help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted August 15, 2018 Report Share Posted August 15, 2018 In parts of Missouri chanterelles are found. These are not particularly challenging to learn, and they're really good to eat. A few look-alikes to learn to avoid, but not real difficult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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