Strange fungus

[Rheghead]

I found this strange fungus in a knot hole in a tree in the garden. Does anyone know what it is? It looks like lychees.

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f244/Rheghead/unknowns/lycheefungus_zps482dffe4.jpg

[Kenn]

Looks like a Morel, if so, very tasty.

[sassylass]

It does not look like any morel I've ever seen and, of course, no mushroom should be eaten unless you're 100% certain what it is... but you know that already.

[Kevin Milkins]

So, the morel to this tale is, if in doubt do nowt.

[kathryn88]

This fungus I think either belong to basidiomycetes or deutermycetes group of fungi group of protista , but even then it is suggested not to eat them in any way without the help of mycologist because these can be poisonous and hence dangerous. thanks

[Rheghead]

I think it may be shaggy scalycap after trawling through lots of fungus photos. :confused

[DSTOTM]

It looks like a Morel..... fry it with some bacon and eggs...... if you die then it's not a Morel but it's worth trying, you only live once.

[starfish]

i do not know but my nan always said if in doubt leave it out and she lived to a good old age

[DSTOTM]

i do not know but my nan always said if in doubt leave it out and she lived to a good old age

My Grandma always said "try everything and live your life" she died at 17 years old..... she choked eating a car tire.

[DSTOTM]

My Grandma was also a great one for "sleep"..... she swore by it....... I slept like a log last night, I woke up in the fireplace ;)

I'll get my hat..........

[tonkatojo]

I think it may be shaggy scalycap after trawling through lots of fungus photos. :confused


Looks like wee dragon eggs (game of thrones type), perhaps a gift from the Welsh friends.:cool:

[nightspirit]

Its a shaggy scaly cap...Pholiota squarrosa#