Anyone know this guy ?

Discussion in 'Fungi, Lichens and Slime Molds' started by Weedbender, Nov 3, 2011.

  1. Weedbender

    Weedbender Active Member 10 Years

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    Found growing on a dead log.
     

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    Frog Generous Contributor Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Hi Weedbender,

    It looks like a Hericium.

    The thing I find odd though, is that I've only seen that perfect globular shape with commercially grown Hericium: the ones in my region growing wild look a bit more disorganized. On the other hand, I've never seen one at the early stage like this, so perhaps the wild ones do start off looking more even. Anyone know? I was going to ask you if there was any chance someone had sneaky-inoculated one of your logs <grin>.

    cheers
    frog
     
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    Weedbender Active Member 10 Years

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    Thats it. Thanks Frog.
     

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