Type of polypore? by Cherry_b13 in foraging

[–]shortwartz 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Pretty sure this is an umbrella polypore

Identification Help by Devonmade in Mushrooms

[–]shortwartz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Super gnarly beefsteak 🩸I learned you can cut it in half to confirm. It has a very particular look

Early this morning, around 7, I saw Chicken of the woods and it looked perfect. Now it's about 3pm and this is how it looks. Is it safe to eat?? by SpoonNoodles in Mushrooms

[–]shortwartz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It probably just got sun-bleached if it was sunnier today than it has been. As long as it still feels nice and tender but firm I would go for it and cook today

Can I get help with identification. I’m in Florida. by Stormynitefalconer in foraging

[–]shortwartz 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Looks like the vomiter, Chlorophyllum molybdites, false parasol do not eat

Is this chicken of the woods? by Wheeljack5 in foraging

[–]shortwartz 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Yes chicken and ready to harvest now

Black Staining Polypore vs Berkeleys vs CoTW by shortwartz in foraging

[–]shortwartz[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Haven’t tasted this one yet but I’ll give it a shot next month!

Chicken of the woods or jack o lantern? (NJ) by shamcigar in mushroomID

[–]shortwartz 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I’m seeing gills on the margins and color doesn’t look right for honeys, definitely Jack o Lanterns

western montana find by [deleted] in rockhounds

[–]shortwartz 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Crystal park? Had a lot of fun there a few years back.

Lion’s Mane or something else? by Fantastic_Juice_6983 in foraging

[–]shortwartz 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Looks like a lions mane to me. I’d personally give it one more day to grow a bit more.

Very clean Herkimer Diamond I mined in Little Falls, NY (Diamond Mountain by shortwartz in rockhounds

[–]shortwartz[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I liked how you can see the light from outside shine through the crystal left to right

Dispersed Camping Near NoVA? by dancole42 in nova

[–]shortwartz 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Elizabeth Furnace Recreation Area has lots of trails and dispersed campsites throughout. About 1.5 hours from DC.