Fomitopsis betulina |
(birch polypore) |
| Type | Stem | Cap | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| polyporeA group of fungi that form large, rigid, fruiting bodies with pores or tubes on the underside. | absent or stubby | 2" to 10" | year-round |
Habitat and Hosts:Found on the deadwood of birch trees, including European white birch, paper birch, and yellow birch; also sometimes reported as parasitic on living trees. |