What kind of mushrooms are these? (pics)?

Question

They started to just pop up. I am curious if they are poisoness and whatnot, worried about dog/kids getting near them. And whats best method of removing them? They seem to be spreading rather quickly. I've not seen ones like this around here before. Thankx!

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Answer 1

That root that is exposed is the source of that fungus. They are a root rot fungus. They might be armillaria.

Answer 2

erm i dont think they are poisonous. We had some of those growing in our garden on some rotting wood.

Still i wouldnt try eating them and if you did id go and see a doctor just to be safe.

Answer 3

they look like those "straw" mushrooms used in chinese food.

sometimes they are canned but i would not try to eat them

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