FRUIT BODY: Numerous branched stems arise from central point.
Each stems ends in a slightly wavy tongue that is greyish brown on the
upper surface and creamy below. The upper surface can be
wrinkled. STIPE: Almost indistinguishable, cream to light grey. PORES: Almost round to angular with the largest on the
stem. FLESH: White - cream, smells of mice, acrid. Tubes are
decurrent. SPORES: White, ellipsoid. HABITAT: Deciduous trees especially oak and beech. Parasitic. SEASON: Late summer to autumn. EDIBILITY: Edible when young. |
