unknown under larch

[RMP234]

Hello These were found at the base of an old larch which in turn was in a small group of birch, oak and beech. They are covered in a fairly thick down. I thought they were perhaps myxos at first so decided to cut one open , inside they are beautifully zoned and fairly firm. They ranged from an inch to around 3 inches in size growing on a very short stem.
I think they are at a young stage and was wondering if anyone can shed some light on what they are.
Many Thanks


Robert

[Ken Burgess]

There are earlier threads on WAB which discuss this e.g.

Fungi ID please

Fluffy bump

Ken

[RMP234]

Thanks Ken I never knew
Robert

[stickman]

And here:

fence post fungi

You'll notice how many names have been bounced about for this fungus in past threads - I think Postia ptychogaster is the current one - with the caveat that other fungi (eg other Postia species) may produce a similar anamorph.

Nick