What kind of mushroom is it and whether it is edible or not?

[jkk04]

Any members here know what kind of mushroom is It?
3 years ago, I cut off a big digger pine tree near my house.
This morning, I discovered this beautiful golden mushroom under the trunk.
Thanks
Jkk

 

[Jstpssng]

There are so many similar mushrooms that it would be hard to tell from your picture. Mushrooms arent something to take chances on.


A good rule of thumb is if you aren't sure what it is, don't handle and certainly don't eat it.

 

[Hay Dude]

Take a picture of it with your cell phone and push the little “i” icon. It will instantly identify the little mushroom for you.

 

[HamishMacCheap]

If it doesn't come out of a jar at the supermarket or on top of a pizza, I don't eat it.

 

[DarkBlack]

Treat mushrooms as guilty until proven innocent

 

[Jstpssng]

In the OP's defense he didn't ask if it was edible. It appears that I'm the one who introduced that to the topic.

 

[Rockbadchild]

I checked the Golden Scalycap (Toxicity: Suspected to be toxic), Golden Pholiota (Toxicity: Generally considered inedible due to its bitter taste and potential toxicity) and the Jack-o'-Lantern Mushroom (Toxicity: Poisonous if ingested. It can cause severe gastrointestinal distress) none of them looks exactly like these and none of them are edible, but here how to narrow it down.

• Check for Gills: Are the gills running down the stem or free? This can help narrow down the species.
• Smell: Some have distinctive odors, like a sweet or fruity smell, while others have a musty scent.
• Spore Print: If you're unsure, taking a spore print can be helpful. Place the mushroom cap gill-side down on paper and check the color after a few hours.

If you’re planning to handle that mushrooms further, it's best to use gloves, as some mushrooms can cause skin irritation.

 

[Jstpssng]

In the OP's defense he didn't ask if it was edible. It appears that I'm the one who introduced that to the topic.

Then I read the thread title...

 

[Rockbadchild]

Then I read the thread title...

LMAO... I was like I was also under the assumption he was asking to eat them, so when you said that I went back and I was like ho he his right I guess I assume that because you wrote it... I am tired it makes me slow... what is your excuse lol

 

[Jstpssng]

am tired it makes me slow... what is your excuse lol

I'm just slow...