Identification: birch eater

Discussion in 'Fungi, Lichens and Slime Molds' started by rockandroller, Nov 2, 2012.

  1. rockandroller

    rockandroller Active Member 10 Years

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    These big fungi are quite common on any decaying birches nearby... what are they?

    Typical size about 10 cm in diameter, though some are much smaller.
     

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    MycoRob Active Member

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    Piptoporus betulina.

    P.S. Great photos & description - please post here more!
     
  3. rockandroller

    rockandroller Active Member 10 Years

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    Thanks for the ID! :-)

    we've got plenty more fun(gi) lurking here in the south brunswick swamp, just have to find the time...
     

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