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meripilus giganteus
This bracket fungus, commonly known as the giant polypore or black-staining polypore, is often found in large clumps at the base of trees, although fruiting bodies are sometimes found some distance away from the trunk, parasitizing the roots. M. giganteus has a circumboreal distribution in the northern Hemisphere, and is widely distributed in Europe. In the field, it is recognizable by the large, multi-capped fruiting body, as well as its pore surface that quickly darkens black when bruised or injured.
Note lens cap in first photo for scale.
Thanks Antonio! I'm going to be in Baden-Baden a month from now, so I'll see what this giant fungus is doing and bring back another picture.
AlexKonig -- I'll see if the shrub is still there when I visit Baden-Baden again this summer. I'll take a picture to add to this spotting.
you're welcome ava t-b , but i think, that was it for the tree, (the end is coming). :(
( http://www.google.nl/search?hl=nl&su... ), ( http://www.mycobank.org/Biolomics.aspx?T... ), ( http://www.messiah.edu/Oakes/fungi_on_wo... ), ( http://eol.org/pages/1005265/overview ), ( wikipedia ), ( http://www.rogersmushrooms.com/gallery/D... ), ( http://www.mushroomexpert.com/meripilus_... ), all site i look myself always for the infos, Ask, if you want more ! :) cheers
Spotted on Aug 15, 2011
Submitted on Sep 17, 2011
