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Microporus xanthopus (syn. Trametes xanthopus)
Found these little beauties today. Commonly grow on rotting wood in Australian tropical rainforests, or in this case, subtropical rainforest. The species name "xanthopus" is from Greek, and means "yellow foot." Funnel-shaped caps are satin-smooth with beautiful brown bands, and yellow-footed stems. The pores underneath the cap (about 10 per mm) are a pinkish red.The last photo is of the largest (and oldest) specimen and a 20 cent piece to give a sense of scale.
Spotted by Enoggera Creek at margin of native subtropical rainforest, in the Brisbane Forest Park.
Spotted on Apr 18, 2015
Submitted on Apr 18, 2015
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