Birch Polypore (Piptoporus betulinus)
Edibility
Edibility:Not Edible
Season
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
Frequency
Very Common
Description
Cap: Bracket 10-20cm. Globular at first, then becoming flat and plate-like. Pale brown when young darkening with age.
Stem: Lateral, rudimentary
Tubes: White
Pores: Round. White, but greying with age.
Flesh: White
Habitat: On Birch - dead trunks or ailing trees.
Frequency: Very Common