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Laetiporus sp. (most likely L. portentosus)
What I think is White Punk Fungus, a bracket polypore, and a wood-rotter. A very fresh-looking specimen growing on She-oak (casuarina). Approximately 10-12 cms in diameter. Reportedly used by Aborigines as a smouldering agent (meaning of word "punk") for transport of fire. Any other ID suggestions would be welcomed.
Boondall Wetlands Reserve - http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/environme... The trees in this spotting location are predominantly She-oak (casuarina) and Melaleuca species.
Spotted with my PN buddies Shanna Bignell and Pamela Sai. Thank you both for such a wonderful day :-)
Spotted on Aug 30, 2014
Submitted on Aug 31, 2014
3 Comments
Very nice photo.
I didn't taste it. haha. Sorry. It's worth checking out. Any lead is a good lead. Thanks mate.
Those pores are a magnificent colour... not a 'curry punk' ?