Dryad's Saddle - Polyporus squamosus

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Common Name: 
Dryad's Saddle
Scientific Name: 
Polyporus squamosus
Typical Size (mm): 
0mm
Cap Diameter (mm): 
5-60cm
Cap or Bracket Thickness (mm): 
0.5-5cm
Stem Height (mm): 
30-100mm
Stem Diameter (mm): 
20-60mm
Description: 

An annual bracket, initially circular or fan-shaped with a creamy-brown
upper surface covered in dark brown, concentric, fibrulous scales.
Cream pore bearing underside.

Distribution: 

Very common; spring to summer parasitic on broad-leaf trees and stumps,
especially elm, beech and sycamore causing an intensive white rot.

Categories
Habitats: 
Woodland
Habitats: 
Broadleaved woodland