Bryan Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 I know nowt about tree fungi, but came across this pair growing in Co. Durham the other day. My woefully inadequate research suggests Laetiporus sulphureus (Chicken of the Woods) for the big one but nothing for that which looks like a conical mushroom. Any help appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Richmond Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 I'll agree with chicken of the woods for the big one. Like you, I'm no expert (one day of MSc lectures and practical work back in 1973 doesn't really count), but it would be worth looking at sulphur tuft, Hypholoma fasciculare var. fasciculare or the Sheathed woodtuft mushroom, Kuehneromyces mutabilis. Check with the stems for ID. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Posted September 20, 2018 Author Share Posted September 20, 2018 Thanks John, I'll do some more digging! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Bell Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 While you are at it Bryan check out Gymnopilus Penetans and Flammulina velutipes (Velvet Shank). Both grow on rotting trees/wood. Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Rooney Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 I think you sauté those with a little butter and serve with a nice Chianti. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Posted September 20, 2018 Author Share Posted September 20, 2018 17 minutes ago, Ed Rooney said: I think you sauté those with a little butter and serve with a nice Chianti. But , given the uncertainty, you may then require the services of an undertaker! Thanks Alan, I'll look at them too. I've had this problem in the past, but old dogs learn slowly! The trick is to take one of the mushrooms home to get a better look, or photograph the stem and underside of the cap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Bell Posted September 20, 2018 Share Posted September 20, 2018 1 hour ago, Bryan said: But , given the uncertainty, you may then require the services of an undertaker! Thanks Alan, I'll look at them too. I've had this problem in the past, but old dogs learn slowly! The trick is to take one of the mushrooms home to get a better look, or photograph the stem and underside of the cap. Even looking at them under a microscope as someone else suggested. Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shergar Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 23 hours ago, Ed Rooney said: I think you sauté those with a little butter and serve with a nice Chianti. And if the wife survives, tuck in! Cheers and gone Shergar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Rooney Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Me, I tend to stay with those little white mushrooms from the supermarket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Bunce Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 The large one is definitely chicken of the wood as i have a few images myself, not to sure of the other though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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