Uploaded May 2015 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video I show you how to find and identify Dryad's Saddle or what's otherwise known as Pheasantback. This edible mushroom or fungus mostly grows on the sides of dead trees, and is best found and harvested in early May in my area of the United States. If you're not having luck morel hunting, you just might have some luck finding one of these.
Key characteristics...
- feather-like pattern on top (hence "pheasantback)
- spores on the bottom
- smells like watermelon rind
- growing on dead tree
To test if this is edible take your knife and cut it. If your knife passes easily through it, that part will make good on the table.
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In this video I show you how to find and identify Dryad's Saddle or what's otherwise known as Pheasantback. This edible mushroom or fungus mostly grows on the sides of dead trees, and is best found and harvested in early May in my area of the United States. If you're not having luck morel hunting, you just might have some luck finding one of these.
Key characteristics...
- feather-like pattern on top (hence "pheasantback)
- spores on the bottom
- smells like watermelon rind
- growing on dead tree
To test if this is edible take your knife and cut it. If your knife passes easily through it, that part will make good on the table.
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If this is your first time with us, my name is Dave, and David's Passage is the name of my vlog. This passage in life started with a desire to share my love of the outdoors with the world. My hope is that those who tune into my videos will be inspired to venture out and enjoy all of creation for what it's worth. This video blog features videos on an array of outdoor-related topics, as well as DIY projects that might just help you more fully enjoy the outdoors. New videos come out on Tuesdays at 3pm EST, so please subscribe and be on the lookout for new content soon!
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To keep up, subscribe and visit: davidspassage.com
Twitter: twitter.com/davidspassage
Facebook: facebook.com/davidspassage
Instagram: instagram.com/davidspassage
Tumblr: davidspassage.tumblr.com
Pinterest: pinterest.com/davidspassage
See you outdoors!
Intro music for this video was written and recorded by myself.
Other music in this video came from the YouTube Creator Studio.
