Bearded Tooth

There definitely is danger present when handling wild mushrooms. If you don't know for sure, don't eat it. I recently bought a shitake mushroom patch to grow at my house and I've purchased a guide to wild mushrooms as well. The only way I knew it was edible was its unique structure. There are only three types of mushrooms that look like that and they are all choice edibles.
It is funny, I seem to have this feeling every time I pass by that same tree, as if I'm saying thank you to it for producing that little white ball of deliciousness. I look in the same spot as if hoping that another would spring up in its place. lol
Check out this Hemlock Varnish Shelf mushroom:

Some say it has properties like the famous Ling Chih.
Check this beauty out. They say they're edible but taste terrible. I think it is the Viscid Violet Cort.

This one just looked a little iffy for me to munch on. Again, if you're not absolutely positive of the species you have, don't eat it.
Peace