martinax's Identifications

Near redwood and Abies (fir).

Under oak.

KOH -

No flavor, yellow in KOH. Under Douglas fir and tan oak.

Mild fungal odor and taste, under oak.

Under chamise and Ceanothus, mild fungal flavor and odor.

Growing from soil in mixed wood forest

Growing gregariously from soil in mixed woods.

Growing in predominately pine woods in a small area with some hardwoods. Big Leaf Magnolia, Oak, Hickory and Sweet Gum noted, but certainly not an exhaustive list. I am terrible at tree ID.

See second photo for overall shot of fruiting body.