Omphalotus olearius can often be found in large quantities, such as you see here. They smell very good, and many people have been tempted to eat this fungus. Unlike last month's Fungus of the Month, the death angel . I can't even remember his real name. He just had to try them again because they smelled so good.
Some people never learn.
There are lots of interesting stories in Mycology. The fungi are interesting and do interesting and unexpected things. And people often do interesting and unexpected things with the mushrooms. So get out into the woods and forests while you have the chance.