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ID help on these guy?

No basal cup, coloration on caps is a blend of orange and light brown, found in an area with aspens and conifers (spruce?), Has a nutty/earthy smell

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Can anyone help with an ID?

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Any ideas what this is?

Found on a old tree stump. SE Michigan

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ITAP of this UFO looking mushroom. Anyone know what kind it is?

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Glendale CA USA

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Turkey tails? Squamish BC

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Whatcha think? Wet feeling

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Help identifying please?

New to foraging trying to identify these mushrooms. Initially I thought it was Xerocomellus porosporus (Imler ex Bon) Šutara - Sepia Bolete but the gills rule it out. West Coast of Ireland location 🇮🇪. Many thanks In advance

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Identification Help

I’m thinking Dead Man’s Fingers (Xylaria polymorpha), but I’m not 100% convinced. White on the inside with a little cross shaped darkened spot in the center of the fruiting body when cut horizontally. Growing on mulch in Western North Carolina.

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What is this guy?

Found on an old tree near red and white oaks. Arkansas What is this guy?

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