FDS-CA-00723
In Pinus radiata and Quercus agrifolia dominated suburban forest
Growing mostly on the underside and beneath bark layer on decomposing Pinus radiata log. Seen growing in the cavities of the log where the woodlouse seem to be eating the mycelium
Yellow to orange pored crust with white margins. Tops of reflexed fruit bodies slightly tomentose, pores elongating in age to appear almost dentate and becoming slightly silvery in color
Smell like brie cheese
Taste sweet
Yellow KOH
Beautifully striated turkey-tail fruiting bodies growing on a log in Portola Redwoods State Park. I was visiting during the wet season and enjoyed the mushrooms and slugs the rain brought with it.
A common fungi to the California Bay Area- this false turkey-tail was seen in Portola Redwoods State Park.
Found in coastal conifer/hardwood mixed forest, Salt Point State Park, Stump Beach Trail
Found in a thicket of Carex, growing on dead grass (most likely Carex) right off the side of trail
Minuscule white, almost translucent gilled mushroom with a curving stipe, centrally attached. Overall shape is flower-like, radically semetrical. Small crystals/hairs covering all parts of the mushroom
See point of mechanical pencil for scale
Growing from decayed sword fern.
Collected by @mandymushii
On cut down Monterey Pines.