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Wednesday, 5 November 2014
Monday, 7 July 2014
Dryad's Saddle
Interesting, understated mushroom.
- Grows on trees.
- Has a porous underside much like a bolette.
- Usually found May to June.
- Younger specimens are better than older.
From a differential point of view, Dryad's saddle can be confused with other polypores, however its distinctive top, porous underside and "meatiness" (polypores have a woody texture) make it pretty distinctive.
Wednesday, 9 April 2014
The Foolproof Four
"The Foolproof Four" are four excellent species to begin with. Their characteristics are easily identified, and easy to remember. The Foolproof Four are:
- Morels
- Chicken Mushroom
- Chanterelles
- Puffballs.
I usually add Oysters and Hen of the Woods or a general bolete.
Get two good field guides, before you go out learn how to use them and read through them to familiarize yourself with their use.
Wednesday, 26 March 2014
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