I noticed these on yesterday's early morning perambulation but had forgotten my camera.
Anyway I remembered this morning
A couple of magnificent looking bracket fungi
These were large. Probably over 12 inches (30cm) across and beautifully marked.
I tried to identify them. Looked at hundreds of photos.
The only two I found which looked like a good match were unnamed.
That Nikon pocket camera has really worked hard. Approaching 9000 photos taken.
Identification solved thanks to Adrian of Adrian's Images.
A Polyporus squamosus
Polyporus squamosus they are. Often found on willow. I think they grow on other stuff as well but not on conifers. Nice specimens.
ReplyDeleteAdrian: Thanks for that. Acknowledgement added to the post. Looks as though it could be growing on Ash here.
DeleteThose are some nice specimens, John.
ReplyDeleteWilma: It's strange. I planted two identical plants in identical containers with identical compost. The planters are fairly close to each other. One has lots of lanterns. The other has only one!
DeleteDon't suppose they eat well though
ReplyDeleteSimon: Don't think I will be experimenting to find out.
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