A Pycnoporellus!

Yes, they really were that bright orange. These were growing on opposite sides of the same alder log that was lying on the mixed forest floor. From my observations (the only thing I have to go on) my first guess the ID would be Pycnoporellus fulgens. Quite a striking mushroom.

comments (11)

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Beautiful!

Although I'm terrible at identifying fungi, I checked many reference photos and see the resemblance, including where it grows on, and distribution matches as well. Let's ID at least tentatively. Posted 4 years ago
1. gary fast
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks, I guess if I was more interested in the ID (and not the photography) I’d load up on KOH and all the rest of the things needed to ID all these ‘Shrooms that are popping up everywhere. Posted 4 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
    Lion
    
    What is KOH? Something similar to Mushroom observer?
    
    In any case it may sometimes be needed to use additional services as experts are scattered and in short supply. So nothing wrong with that tactic. Posted 4 years ago
  2. 1. gary fast
      
      Lion
      
      KOH... potassium hydroxide, a reagent that when placed on a fungus is used to determine a species. It turns different colours... or not. Ferdy, sorry, your comment gave me a morning smile! Posted 4 years ago
    2. 1. Flown Kimmerling
        
        Lion
        
        Yes, what Gary says! It's a reagent used in mushroom identification. I have KOH, FeSO4 (Iron Salts), and NH4OH (Ammonium Hydroxide) in my toolkit! Posted 4 years ago, modified 4 years ago
      2. Flown Kimmerling
        
        Lion
        
        Some basic info here:
        https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chemical_test_in_mushroom_identification
        
        Scroll down to "chemical tests" here:
        https://www.mushroomexpert.com/studying.html Posted 4 years ago
        
        Ferdy Christant
        
        Lion
        
        Thanks, both! Posted 4 years ago
        
        gary fast
        
        Lion
        
        Lisa, needless to say I am overwhelmingly impressed! Posted 4 years ago

Flown Kimmerling

Lion

That ID looks pretty good to me. I'm not entirely familiar with species in your area, but that looks like a good match! Posted 4 years ago
1. gary fast
  
  Lion
  
  Yes, that was all I have to go on... the visual information. Perhaps there is someone who will agree or not! The description of the pores on the underside was one of the features that sold me on the ID. Posted 4 years ago
2. 1. Flown Kimmerling
    
    Lion
    
    The pores are definitely pretty distinctive! Posted 4 years ago