Aspen mushroom

[Peter G Janssen]

I found this specimen growing on a down aspen near my home in south central Wisconsin. There are several of these growing out of the log. The cap is tan and slightly slimy when wet. It has a distinct anise/licorice scent to me. Spore print pending. I suspect these are oysters.

Any help much appreciated!

[Dave W]

Looks like Oyster Mushrooms (Pleurotus) to me. 

For future reference, when collecting a wild mushroom for the purpose of ID, try to preserve the base of stalk (as well as any other physical traits).