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Mushroom identification #650139

Asked June 12, 2020, 6:45 PM EDT

Hello, I went on a walk today in Heritage Park, Farmington Hills and came upon this mushroom(?) . It was under Maple tree. Can you identify it for me? I have never seen anything like it. Many thanks, Celeste Roe

Oakland County Michigan

Expert Response

Thanks for reaching out. Unfortunately, for food safety reasons, we are unable to answer mushroom related questions. Since so many people try to eat mushrooms, we are unable venture into the highly specialize field of mushroom identification. Incorrect identification could have serious consequences. I'd to share a few excellent resources on mushrooms that may be if assistance and interest: http://msue.anr.msu.edu/news/identifying_mushrooms_there_is_more_to_it_than_you_might_realize Midwest American Mycological Information (MAMI): http://www.midwestmycology.org/Index.html Michigan Mushroom Hunters Club (MMHC):https://michiganmushroomhunters.org/ North American Mycological Association (NAMA): http://www.namyco.org/ I hope this information is helpful. Terri
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Thank you, I did some further research given the links you've sent and it seems that this might not be a mushroom. 
I am not interested in eating it, just curious about what it is.
Thanks,
Celeste
The Question Asker Replied June 22, 2020, 12:54 PM EDT

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