I'm not very good either yet but I have found out how important it is to try to get all sides and angles - especially with the 'normal' mushroom types. This one would have some tiny pores on the far end (which would have been the downwards side). It's a huge subject but at least fungi can't run away :-) Happy fungi hunting.
Hi Jennifer. I think this is a Phellinus species of polypore. It would have grown when the tree was still alive and vertical. They cause white heart-rot in trees like birches. Might be what killed the tree. :(
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Well again thank you so much.
I'm not very good either yet but I have found out how important it is to try to get all sides and angles - especially with the 'normal' mushroom types. This one would have some tiny pores on the far end (which would have been the downwards side). It's a huge subject but at least fungi can't run away :-) Happy fungi hunting.
I agree with Mark. I think it is a Phellinus sp. too: http://www.rogersmushrooms.com/gallery/D....
Thank you Mark. I'm not very good at fungi.
Hi Jennifer. I think this is a Phellinus species of polypore. It would have grown when the tree was still alive and vertical. They cause white heart-rot in trees like birches. Might be what killed the tree. :(