Unknown Thing?

Stewy · #1 (**permalink**) 31-05-2008, 03:43 PM

Sorry about another rubbish pic but does anyone know what this is? All I can tell you is that it was growing on a tree stump!

Stewy · #2 (**permalink**) 31-05-2008, 04:03 PM

Brittle Cinder Kretzschmaria deusta?

flaxton · #3 (**permalink**) 31-05-2008, 04:14 PM

Or possibly a young Bjerkandera adusta

Mal

fairplay · #4 (**permalink**) 31-05-2008, 10:50 PM

I think Stewy's right on this occasion.

Neil.

Stewy · #5 (**permalink**) 01-06-2008, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by fairplay

I think Stewy's right on this occasion.

Neil.

Eh!!!

flaxton · #6 (**permalink**) 01-06-2008, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fairplay

I think Stewy's right on this occasion.

Neil.

So do I

Mal

fairplay · #7 (**permalink**) 01-06-2008, 09:57 AM

One way to tell the difference visually between the two fungi when they are young is that K. deutsa grows on a flat or vertical surface (esp. on the top surface of Beech stumps or inside hollow trees) whilst B. adusta will more often be seen on the 'under-curve' of a log or whatever it's on, say between 3 & 5 o'clock, looking end on.
(If the clocks have been set back, twist the log round 10 degrees !!)

That is not fool-proof, but perhaps our Mykonik has other tips ?

Neil.