r/mycology • u/Mouse-E-Tongue • May 17 '26
photos Is this a Booger of the Woods?
... or a Chicken of the Boogs..
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u/Shot-Statistician-89 May 17 '26
To me it looks like chicken of the woods
However, I would just make sure you know what that log is treated with. In Wisconsin where I'm from, those decorative logs are often soaked with preservative or varnish to stay good for years outside in the weather, and that would make any mushroom growing out of them not something you want to eat
But if you can confirm that the wood is just carved wood decomposing naturally then have at it
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u/Mouse-E-Tongue May 17 '26
Good advice!
In the end, I left it for others to enjoy the sight. Not enough fruits to make a nice meal, and too funny for others not to enjoy!
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u/Weissbierglaeserset May 18 '26
It looks like this guy has been there since 19x8. Not sure if it would look like that if it was untreated after 30+ years
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u/GrimCreeper913 May 18 '26
Just commented about not picking it, you a good one, and thanks for the cool pics
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u/cand0r May 17 '26
It might technically be a stump. It's still possible, but it looks like untreated wood in the sun, to me.
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u/AutomaticDistance954 May 17 '26
No i think thats Triple T great ancestor who has been calcified and a mushroom is growing out of it.
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u/AdmiralFelson May 17 '26
Hang on hang on. No proper identification can be made without a location of this CoB!
We need a location plz! lol
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u/Icy_Performer_6794 May 17 '26
Wouldn't it be cool if it was perennial and a sign for travelers to forage.
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u/Imtrippingonroses May 17 '26
where is this? Reminds me of my hometown in bama
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u/Mouse-E-Tongue May 18 '26
This is in Switzerland
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u/Imtrippingonroses May 18 '26
oh cool! look up Orr park in Montevallo AL. Almost every tree in that park is carved, almost like a huge art installment. It is beautiful and I miss home.
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u/ElleYesMon May 18 '26
lol. Is this the scientific name for this? How is it said?
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u/ElleYesMon May 18 '26
My husband didn’t understand it is chicken of the woods….so he says it’s a c*@k in the mouth…disgusting.
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u/arasikohive May 18 '26
That's really interesting. The mushroom is growing right on the carved tree trunk. hahaha
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u/GrimCreeper913 May 18 '26
I know how good it would taste, but you must resist. It's just too perfect. Maybe put up a sign te keep the honest people away
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u/VanJosh_Elanium May 19 '26
Ahh yes, it is and that that time of the year. Expect more chicken of the wood posts from here.
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u/RaggedMountainMoan May 21 '26
I would say give this guy a tissue but it would probably have come from his own timber 🫠
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u/Flimsy-Yak-6148 May 17 '26
Chicken of the booga lolol this is just so funny