Big Mushroom

[seeby]

WTF is this mushroom ? Its about 18" wide and 24" high ,it doesnt seem to stop growing. It sprouted out of the side of a dead chestnut tree trunk,beside the pond . Is it poisonous,will it ever stop growing ?

[andy43]

You don't get badgers do you?

[ShredderXLE]

[quote=seeby] Is it poisonous,will it ever stop growing ? [quote]


Only one way to find out? If you dont post back by tomorrow afternoon we can assume it was and avoid them in the future. Your sacrifice now will benefit future generations.

[Digger]

Ask Mobile Chicane as she knows her 'shrooms. . . in the Foodie forum.

[Mobile Chicane]

I reckon it's a Dryad's Saddle. I had one in my garden and it was the size of a tractor seat.

It's edible when young, but it has a sort of 'perfumed' taste that I don't like.

Slice it, fry in garlic butter and see what you think.

[Stuck In A Lift]

Mobile Chicane said:

I reckon it's a Dryad's Saddle. I had one in my garden and it was the size of a tractor seat.

It's edible when young, but it has a sort of 'perfumed' taste that I don't like.

Slice it, fry in garlic butter and see what you think.

That's the rest of my dinner sorted. It wont be from the OP's poison tree though.

[andy43]

Stuck In A Lift said:

Mobile Chicane said:

I reckon it's a Dryad's Saddle. I had one in my garden and it was the size of a tractor seat.

It's edible when young, but it has a sort of 'perfumed' taste that I don't like.

Slice it, fry in garlic butter and see what you think.

That's the rest of my dinner sorted. It wont be from the OP's poison tree though.

Mmmm, you've got me hungry just thinking about that...

[seeby]

Thanks for the answers ,I havent plucked up the courage to taste it although it looks tasty. I can imagine it AS a plate with a full english breakfast on . And thanks for your concern for future beings ShredderXLE.(but not at my expense eh )