Posted By: scout406
Help with mushroom ID - 08/17/11 10:34 AM
I think these are oyster mushrooms can someone help me out. They were growing on a maple tree and are approximately 6 to 8 inches across.
Posted By: Alpinist
Re: Help with mushroom ID - 08/17/11 11:54 AM
Yes, they are oyster mushrooms. Yum! Enjoy!
Tip: Don't rip them off the tree, cut them off with a sharp knife. That way you will cause less disturbance to the roots (mycelia, actually) of the mushrooms, ensuring a good crop again next year.
Posted By: stickbowhunter
Re: Help with mushroom ID - 08/17/11 12:30 PM
oysters often fruit several times a year here, they may again yet this one if you do as he says, cut them off
Posted By: gryhkl
Re: Help with mushroom ID - 08/18/11 01:29 AM
Hope you picked those. They are delicious.
Posted By: scout406
Re: Help with mushroom ID - 08/18/11 05:58 AM
Thanks for all the help. Sorry but I did not get them in time but that won't happen again !