Polyporus squamosus starting to show

[FungiJohn]

This one has caught me out in the past with no signs of gills or pores but it is probably an immature Polyporus squamosus rather than Polyporus tuberaster.



Whilst the spores are very similar in both species the mature body of Polyporus squamosus often displays a blackened base to the stem. The upper surface of a mature Polyporus tuberaster also has much less detail.

Polyporus tuberaster is often found on thinner branches or twigs whereas Polyporus squamosus grows on the trunk or logs.

Certainly one to look out for at this time of year.

John

[CapAndBracket]

I was a bit suprised by your find, usually finding these in May after
P.tuberaster have started. But today on an old ash (Fraxinus) stump.


Polyporus squamosus.

A group on nearby fallen trunk looked just like your find.

Cheers J.P.

[NickCantle]

Are there any forays up your neck of the woods next weekend J.P? I have a free weekend next week and I think it's time For a Southern visit

[cybershot]

Originally Posted by NickCantle

Are there any forays up your neck of the woods next weekend J.P? I have a free weekend next week and I think it's time For a Southern visit

There's a WC this week at Morgaston Wood Nick, and as you know the Mushketeers will no doubt rustle up something for next weekend, and our spare room is free, so accommodation all round if you fancy it.
David

[CapAndBracket]

Well, if you wish to come over next weekend you should be able to see a
carpet of scarcocypha and hopefully some tiny fungi in a stream, will be checking out various area's this week to see whats developing, this rain may
make it wheelbarrow time for edibles by then.

Cheers J.P.

[NickCantle]

Many thanks for kind offerings of accommodation and hospitality from down south. However, my free weekend has been taken off of me and substituted for a busy weekend sorting out various responsibilities associated with my flat. I'll have to delay my trip, but not cancel it. Bit annoyed really because Morgaston Wood brings back fond memories of the Mushketeers.

Nick

[Andy Overall]

Originally Posted by FungiJohn

This one has caught me out in the past with no signs of gills or pores but it is probably an immature Polyporus squamosus rather than Polyporus tuberaster.



Whilst the spores are very similar in both species the mature body of Polyporus squamosus often displays a blackened base to the stem. The upper surface of a mature Polyporus tuberaster also has much less detail.

Polyporus tuberaster is often found on thinner branches or twigs whereas Polyporus squamosus grows on the trunk or logs.

Certainly one to look out for at this time of year.

John

Yep, P. squamosus down here also, plus Calocybe gambosa on Monday of last week. Have also had reports of Morels in a garden in Surbiton, Surrey. The most unusual has been Xerocomus declivitatum fruiting inside an old house between the floor and the wall, obviously tree roots involved. Unusual in habitat but also the time of year. So things on the move.

Andy