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Birch Polypore

Piptoporus betulinus

Description:

Fungi on tree looks like a face.

Habitat:

Michigan forest.

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4 Comments

IanLine
IanLine 12 years ago

Hard to say... The tree was almost completely rotted to chunks and bits. Regardless, I'll go back there and check for signs of Birch.

Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 12 years ago

If this wasn't found on a Birch, it can't be a Birch Polypore.

Leuba Ridgway
Leuba Ridgway 12 years ago

I am sure CorduneanuVlad would know more about this, but have a look at this link
http://www.mushroomexpert.com/ischnoderm...

CorduneanuVlad
CorduneanuVlad 12 years ago

Looks like some birch polypore - Piptoporus betulinus

IanLine
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IanLine

Canton Township, Michigan, USA

Spotted on Aug 5, 2010
Submitted on Apr 12, 2012

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