WisconsinDorkTrip Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 I'm almost positive that these are some kind of oysters, but the key word is almost. Further research is necessary before I put 'em in a frying pan. Anyone ever see these before? They have a light brown top with a lighter, gilled bottom. They are growing on dead elm that I've had stacked for a few years. I've seen aspen oysters this spring and they were really white. These aren't as white. I searched "elm oysters", but the pics that came up didn't match these. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutddicted Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 Looks like a yes to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dig Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 I agree, it looks like a species of oyster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brendan Posted October 1, 2019 Report Share Posted October 1, 2019 Look like oysters to me too. Cap color varies from white to brown, but the flesh should be solid white. You can do a spore print too, should be white or light violet gray. Most I have printed were the latter. Also, assuming they are oysters, they should continue fruiting in that wood, nice luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WisconsinDorkTrip Posted October 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2019 Thanks for your replies! They are indeed oysters, and they certainly tasted good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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