And here's the current state of the fungus of the day from June 2nd, which I now agree is Chicken of the Woods:
Bonus: a butterfly. Seen today in the woods by Lake Mendota. I believe this is a red-spotted purple:
June 5, 2024
Fungus of the Day.
And here's the current state of the fungus of the day from June 2nd, which I now agree is Chicken of the Woods:
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It's a black swallowtail.
Or maybe not! We get the black swallowtails, but they have a longer little angling end to their wings.
So I see where Trump is considering several Senators and Doug Burgum, the ND Governor, for Vice President.
That can only mean that Burgum is the choice because the GOP needs as many Senate members as possible. Of course, billionaire Burgum has lots of money to contribute that will end up in Trump's pocket.
The pink gills and robust ring are characteristics of genus Agaricus, which includes the common grocery store button mushroom, A. bisporus. This one seems to have a “cogwheel” pattern on the undersurface of the ring and is probably in the A. arvensis group, the Horse Mushrooms. If it’s not staining yellow when you bruise it or cut it, and it doesn’t stink of asphalt, Bandaids, or printer’s ink, it’s probably a good edible.
Chicken of the woods seems to be making a comeback! Time to fire up the stove.
AllRecipes says:
Chicken of the woods mushrooms have a meaty texture when cooked, and offer a mild lemony note that's reminiscent of chicken, lobster, or crab. The "chicken" flavor associated with these mushrooms lends itself to a reliable meat substitute for vegetarian or vegan meal options.
Please let us know how it turns out.
Red Spotted Purple, absolutely.
Looks like Halloween candy.
I once ate a soup made from chicken of the woods. It was good!
Definitely an Agaricus, but a different one than yesterday's.
Looks like A. placomyces, or A. abruptibulbus, or similar. All in the group of the yellow-staining, pine-tar-smelling species that Hassayamper and I will definitely warn you against.
https://www.mushroomexpert.com/agaricus_placomyces.html
https://www.mushroomexpert.com/agaricus_abruptibulbus.html
A. arvensis (and the complex of species going by that name) are typically found growing in grass.
Yesterday's mushrooms were growing in our well-kept lawn. Today's mushrooms are in the long-established woods by Lake Mendota.
I feel like this has something to do with the elections.
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