I think this Gorgeous Fungi is False Turkeytail or Stereum Hirsutum, a Hardwood-loving Crust Fungus, and some Moss. Found in Essex, Vt.
Brown Gilled Mushrooms, Lichen, And Moss
Amazing Patterns On These Gills On Top Gorgeous Mushrooms, With Moss, and Lichen. Found in Essex Jct. Vermont. If you know what kind this is, please tell me.
The Yellow-orange Fly Agaric (Amanita muscaria var. formosa) is common in New England, especially where conifers grow. Out West this mushroom is often a bright red color, but in the East it’s typically orange/yellow. When certain gilled mushrooms, including many Amanita species, first form, they are encased in a membrane called a “universal veil.” As the mushroom enlarges and matures, the veil ruptures, with remnants of it remaining on the mushroom’s cap. Fly Agaric fungi got their name from the custom of placing little pieces of the mushroom in milk to attract flies, they become inebriated, crash into things, then die. This mushroom is somewhat poisonous (as are many Amanita species) and hallucinogenic when consumed by humans. The toxins affect the part of the brain that is responsible for fear, turning off the fear emotion.
Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus)
This beautiful, large, white, edible & medicinal mushroom offers some serious health benefits. Research found this mushroom promotes nerve cell regeneration following injuries. Additional research found that a liquid extract of the mushroom helped grow new brain and nerve cells known as neurons. It's also delicious and tastes like lobster.
Turkey Tail Mushrooms (Trametes Versicolor) Although too tough to be edible in any manner other than a tea, this is one of the most well-studied medicinal mushrooms.
