Fungi ID please

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fungi2bwith
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Re: Fungi ID please

Post: # 229069Post fungi2bwith »

The picture isn't sufficiently detailed for me to be sure, but it is very likely Dryad's Saddle. Many books say that Dryad's Saddle is a poor edible, but I think if taken at the right stage (when young and not too tough) they can be very good. They also suffer from maggots sometimes. I also found some yesterday growing on an old Ash stump, it was the best display I have ever seen with lots of brackets, the biggest of whcich must have been pushing a meter wide.

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Carltonian Man
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Re: Fungi ID please

Post: # 229403Post Carltonian Man »

Nice one Susie. Tender Dryads are a brilliant find. Fried in butter, garlic and salt they make a really meaty treat. One my absolute favourites.

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