Polypore fungus, Doles Wood, Hants (2)
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Polypore fungus, Doles Wood, Hants (2)
Image: © Brian Robert Marshall Taken: 7 Apr 2007
This is the underside of the growth. It is about 150 mm wide and 100 mm high. It is also much harder than, say, a mushroom. It has been identified as 'Piptoporus betulinus'. More here http://www.mushroomexpert.com/piptoporus_betulinus.html As with any wild fungus DO NOT EAT unless you know it is safe to do so.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.267291
Longitude
-1.467037