PIPTOPORUS BETULINUS |
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| Fig 1 |
FRUIT BODY: 10-25cm in diameter. Kidney shaped bracket that
starts as a round white and brown ball. Upon expansion the pale
brown upper surface becomes cracked and flaky. GILLS/PORES: Pores white becoming pale grey brown. Circular. FLESH: White and rubbery. Tastes slightly bitter but has
pleasant fragrance. SPORES: White, bean-shaped. HABITAT: On the trunks of silver birch. SEASON: Very common. All year round. EDIBILITY: Inedible. |