Awhile back I saw a thread somewhere about these, and I'm pretty sure I found one today. It was on a small elm. Does the bottom have gills or pores? Does anyone have good pics? Thanks.
Awhile back I saw a thread somewhere about these, and I'm pretty sure I found one today. It was on a small elm. Does the bottom have gills or pores? Does anyone have good pics? Thanks.
pheasant backs (dyden's saddle) have pores on the bottom and are tough and not so good to eat after they get bigger than a baseball across...
oysters (elephant ears) have gills and are much better to eat.
Thanks ADC. The one I found is probably too big. I thought it seemed like it would be tough. I haven't found any oysters this spring, maybe it's been too dry.
Hold my beer and watch this!
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dryad's saddles (AKA ... pheasant backs) are best when fresh and young .... but ya can trim the outter edges on the larger ones sumtimes ....the oysters are great eatin .... but not the best wild shroom out there .... altho fun to hunt and can pack up many pounds in short order !!!
