Brown Funnel Mushroom

Description

Most likely young specimen of the Dyer's Polypore (aka Schweinitz's Butt Rot),* Phaeolus schweinitzii*. Fairly common root and butt rot of conifers (esp. Douglas-fir) that dyers use as a source of yellow, orange and brown dyes. Found in Pacific Northwest rainforest by the Shroom Scout near base of conifer.