What fungi did you spot today?

[Galemys]

Not exactly 'today' but these pictures are of fungi encountered in two weeks (21 November - 5 December) on the tropical island of Curaçao. I cannot find much information on the fungi overthere so I have no idea what species these are...anyway, enjoy

The first one might be a Phellinus(?)









This might be Podaxis pistillaris:



Cheers,

Tom

 

[slowworm]

Another hazel glove photo, this one growing on a hazel tree planted about 35 years ago when the woodland was first established, so it isn't only found on ancient woodland.

Looks like a crowd of tiny muppets clapping...

 

[Nice65]

Nice load of Turkey Tails

 

[Broch]

Velvet Shank (Flammulina velutipes)
A beautiful, common, and edible winter fruiting fungus. Not everyone likes the texture but it has a pleasant mild flavour. It keeps its colour if not over-cooked too.

 

[Nice65]

Anyone ID this blue/grey Turkey Tail type?

These are dried because I was going to try tincture making.

 

[Chris]

Looks like a turkeytail to me, but maybe check the ‘possible lookalikes’ bit here to be safe. https://www.wildfooduk.com/mushroom-guide/turkey-tail/

Colours of cap and pores look correct for turkeytail to my amateur eye, though.

 

[Danceswithhelicopters]

One of the most apt fungi names ever.

Gritty British Soldiers Lichen. Like looking down on a parade of British Redcoats from a hill far away.

 

[CrispyDuck]

 

[William_Montgomery]

Seemingly it's been quite a good year for chicken of the woods. Just found another clump, a little low down though.

 

[JonathanD]

Loads by us. But don’t try and cook them in an air fryer. Just dries the things and doesn’t cook them. Paying for that today.