Can Anyone ID?

BaconSquishy · 05-26-07, 21:37

This was found growing on a tree in a local park, looked interesting so i took it off and brought it home. Its a polypore and is presently filling my room with sweet aromas, even if its not edible i may just leave it to create its smells. Yellow gills, didnt see any spores on it and whiteish brown on the top with flake type things.

Freaky · 05-26-07, 22:04

Dryad's Saddle is my first instinct.

BaconSquishy · 05-26-07, 22:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Freaky

Dryad's Saddle is my first instinct.

Edible or not then?

Freaky · 05-26-07, 22:12

Dryand's Saddle~~~Polyporus Squamosus

"on living or dead wood such as maple, willow, poplar, birch, and elm."

"odor and taste like watermelon rind"

"stalk is thick and stublike, off center, black at base"

The National Audubon Society Field Guide lists it as edible, but I'd never eat one as they are tough as hell imo.

Thats only from going by your pics and using my field guide. Don't eat any mushroom you can't id.

05-28-07, 11:44

thats for sure dryads saddle aka pheasants back. It is edible, but rather tough and the fragrance and taste is like watermelon rind or cucumber as Freaky stated.
I personally dont bother with them.

BaconSquishy · 05-28-07, 14:42

This ones pretty tender actually, i may try a bit for dinner tonight.

Edit: Fried some up tonight and ate it but i didnt really enjoy the taste, it wasnt that great, and much too tough, but im not dead lol so i supose it was indeed Dryad's Saddle.

05-29-07, 05:51

hate to be an I told you so.....but......

TVCasualty · 05-29-07, 09:50

Woody polypores are best made into tea, as you discovered, and are often beneficially medicinal.

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05-26-07, 21:37	#1 (permalink)
BaconSquishy Mycophage Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 126	Can Anyone ID? This was found growing on a tree in a local park, looked interesting so i took it off and brought it home. Its a polypore and is presently filling my room with sweet aromas, even if its not edible i may just leave it to create its smells. Yellow gills, didnt see any spores on it and whiteish brown on the top with flake type things. Attached Thumbnails

05-26-07, 22:04	#2 (permalink)
Freaky Magik Mod Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,518	Dryad's Saddle is my first instinct. __________________ Get On The Good Foot

05-26-07, 22:12	#4 (permalink)
Freaky Magik Mod Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,518	Dryand's Saddle~~~Polyporus Squamosus "on living or dead wood such as maple, willow, poplar, birch, and elm." "odor and taste like watermelon rind" "stalk is thick and stublike, off center, black at base" The National Audubon Society Field Guide lists it as edible, but I'd never eat one as they are tough as hell imo. Thats only from going by your pics and using my field guide. Don't eat any mushroom you can't id. __________________ Get On The Good Foot

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05-28-07, 11:44	#5 (permalink)
~greysRDbest Guest Posts: n/a	thats for sure dryads saddle aka pheasants back. It is edible, but rather tough and the fragrance and taste is like watermelon rind or cucumber as Freaky stated. I personally dont bother with them.

05-28-07, 14:42	#6 (permalink)
BaconSquishy Mycophage Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 126	This ones pretty tender actually, i may try a bit for dinner tonight. Edit: Fried some up tonight and ate it but i didnt really enjoy the taste, it wasnt that great, and much too tough, but im not dead lol so i supose it was indeed Dryad's Saddle.

05-29-07, 05:51	#7 (permalink)
~greysRDbest Guest Posts: n/a	hate to be an I told you so.....but......

05-29-07, 09:50	#8 (permalink)
TVCasualty Embrace Your Damage Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 2,937	Woody polypores are best made into tea, as you discovered, and are often beneficially medicinal.