geordiekbd Posted November 9, 2015 Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 First off, as a novice forager i'd like to give a big thanks to the moderators of this site! I found both of these on dead wood in the Chicago area. The first specimen had no proper cap, was 2-4" lengthwise, had no stem and the maze-like pores were on top. There were quite a few specimens. The second specimen was about 2" in diameter, spore print was similar to gill color (perhaps a little darker), short curved stem. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave W Posted November 9, 2015 Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 First one... fairly random shape with pores on upper surface. Possibly Abortiporus biennis. Mushroom with brown spores looks like Hemipholiota populnea, formerly Pholiota destruens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SalemScott Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 Wow, that first mushroom is very cool looking, I've never seen anything quite like it. Looking into it more, I like it's alternative name, "Abortiporus distortus," Thanks for sharing. http://www.mushroomexpert.com/abortiporus_biennis.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordiekbd Posted November 10, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 Thanks Dave, you are indeed a maestro of mycology! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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