I found this today while hiking through Busiek State Park in the Ozarks of Missouri. I've tried using my state's fungus/plant resources but it wasn't identified. I also failed to identify it using other fungus sites. It was a single plant growing out of a stump in the ground. I didn't touch it because I don't know much about fungus/mushrooms but what I do know is to never touch something when you don't know what it is. (overhead view) (side/stalk) (side/bottom view) If someone could identify it or give me pointers I'd appreciate it. I'm going back tomorrow so might take more pictures or look for more. EDIT: I realize now that Fungi, Lichens and Slime Molds would have been the appropriate subforum for this question, but it's too late for me to move/delete it.
Hi Kalt, Lovely specimen and lovely photos! If you post more photos, here is the link to how to attach images to your posting: http://www.botanicalgarden.ubc.ca/forums/showthread.php?t=60953 Your fungus is a polypore, and I'm wondering if it might be a young Grifola frondosa or similar, growing from underground root? It's not a mushroom I've seen in my region so I really don't know. cheers, frog