Identification: Armillaria mellea Honey fungus ??

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  1. Acerholic

    Acerholic Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator VCBF Cherry Scout Maple Society

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    Found this all around an old tree stump this morning, whilst out walking very near to me in Hampshire England. Armillaria mellea Honey fungus. Now although not rare or special to some, and is not a welcome sight in our gardens, I thought it had a lovely look to it, as do most things in nature IMO.
     

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    vitog Contributor 10 Years

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    These are not A. mellea, which is a gilled mushroom with a central stalk. They appear to be a type of polypore that I don't recognise. That should be good news, because A. mellea is often parasitic on trees, while most polypores are saprophytes.
     
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    @vitog good morning, that is interesting, thank you. I will go back and look again.
     
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    Acerholic Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator VCBF Cherry Scout Maple Society

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    After @vitog posting, I have changed the thread from appreciation to identification. Any ideas from anybody would be appreciated!!
     
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    Frog Generous Contributor Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Hi @Acerholic - Looks like Bondarzewia but could be Meripilus: Any black staining when you handle it?
     
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    @Frog good morning, nice to hear from you. Thought you would be able to ID it. No black staining at all btw.

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