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arillady

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New Forest fungus
« on: August 29, 2020, 10:17:04 AM »
My daughter who lives near the New Forest has posted this photo to me for identification. Is it edible?
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Pat Toolan,
Keyneton,
South Australia

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Re: New Forest fungus
« Reply #1 on: August 29, 2020, 12:17:31 PM »
Hi Pat, I'm assuming this is the New Forest in England and not a different New Forest in Oz!  ;D

Anyway, it doesn't look like any edible species that I know. As it's better to be safe than sorry with fungi, I recommend she doesn't try eating it. Lovely thing though!

Best, Tristan
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arillady

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Re: New Forest fungus
« Reply #2 on: August 30, 2020, 09:26:44 AM »
Yes Tristan it is the UK New Forest. Just wondering about the name really.
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Pat Toolan,
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Re: New Forest fungus
« Reply #3 on: August 30, 2020, 10:58:23 AM »
Looks to me as if it could be what is commonly called ‘chicken in the woods’.  I am not sure if it is edible.
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ian mcdonald

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Re: New Forest fungus
« Reply #4 on: August 30, 2020, 10:59:15 AM »
It looks like sulphur polypore, said to be edible when young and fresh.
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