Shroom ID

[Redfrog]

Any help on this one?

[Astrocyte]

Bracket fungus to narrow it down.

Looks kind of like a Giant polypore. I am just starting to pick up on Mycology though so I really am not sure. Pictures look similar though. I have seen those in the woods too.

[alacringa]

Originally Posted by Astrocyte

Looks kind of like a Giant polypore. I am just starting to pick up on Mycology though so I really am not sure. Pictures look similar though. I have seen those in the woods too.

Could be a polypore. Would help to see from underneath.

[Mountain Guy]

Don't know what its called but I think the bark around it would be better eating and more tender...

[KegRiver]

It is a polypore as evidenced by the growth rings but what species is not clear.

It appears to be a Velvet Polypore but without hands on examination it is impossible to know for sure.

Very few polypores are considered edible thus not many people are skilled at polypore species identification.

[Wild&Free]

Originally Posted by KegRiver

It is a polypore as evidenced by the growth rings but what species is not clear.

It appears to be a Velvet Polypore but without hands on examination it is impossible to know for sure.

Very few polypores are considered edible thus not many people are skilled at polypore species identification.

Chaga is the only one I know of off hand, though not sure if it is a polypore, I'd have to consult my books. Chaga makes an alright tea and has medicinal qualities to it.

Red, that one there tastes like Saskatoons not seriously but you get what im saying. not edible.

a spore print would help narrow down the species.

[Red Bullets]

After a good look my best guess would be a healthy colony of:

Artist Conk. Ganoderma applanatum

Found on dead wood. Woody.
The white pore surface (underside) bruises easily and a detailed drawing can be etching into the surface. When it dries the drawing is permanent.

Looking at my color plates they look like a few other polypores but those polypores are not in this part of the country.

[Redfrog]

Thanks for the info guys.

[albertadeer]

A little off topic.


Is there Chicken of the woods in Alberta? Hen of the woods?

[Wild&Free]

Originally Posted by albertadeer

A little off topic.


Is there Chicken of the woods in Alberta? Hen of the woods?

I believe so,

http://northernbushcraft.com/guide.p...ooms&region=ab

[albertadeer]

Originally Posted by Wild&Free

I believe so,

http://northernbushcraft.com/guide.p...ooms&region=ab

Ya it says we do... But I've never seen them up north. I'm not sure what there host tree would be up here? Willow maybe?

[Red Bullets]

Originally Posted by albertadeer

Ya it says we do... But I've never seen them up north. I'm not sure what there host tree would be up here? Willow maybe?

Host trees are the base of oak and other deciduous trees and some conifers. And some stumps.
Can be found in the same spots year after year. Weighs from 5 to 100 lbs.