Bradentom Posted June 20, 2020 Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 I came across these mushrooms on a hike today and I was curious as to what they were.. also if they’re edible because my wife has never tried fresh wild mushrooms. I was looking for chicken of the woods but found these instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted June 21, 2020 Report Share Posted June 21, 2020 Well, whatever these are, they aren't very fresh. First and second photos don't look like the same type. Identifying wild mushrooms to species is often difficult at best, even when the mushrooms are in hand. IDing from photos requires at least seeing different aspects of the mushrooms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradentom Posted June 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2020 I found a whole bunch of the first type and only one of the second. The first ones I pulled straight from a log. They seem like they’re withering but they’re still alive and have a very earthy smell to them like most edible mushrooms I found a whole bunch of the first type and only one of the second. The first ones I pulled straight from a log. They seem like they’re withering but they’re still alive and have a very earthy smell to them like most edible mushrooms. Just curious as to what they were and if I should trash them or put them to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brendan Posted June 21, 2020 Report Share Posted June 21, 2020 Probably too past to identify, and if you can't identify, definitely a bad idea to eat. Poisonous mushrooms don't necessarily smell bad also. Don't worry, the season is just starting there will be lots more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted June 21, 2020 Report Share Posted June 21, 2020 "When in doubt, throw it out" is an oft-repeated saying among mushroom hunters. Also, even an edible species may cause illness if the mushrooms are old and decaying. All that I can say about the shriveled mushrooms called "first type" is that they have gills. Beyond that, they are too far beyond maturity to get a decent read on any of the traits one hopes to discuss when trying to ID. The second one may be a bolete (mushroom with pores instead of gills). But the photo isn't sharp, and I can't quite see the underside of the cap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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