Stereum sp for ID

[Nettle Runner]

I have read and re-read Kens description of the Stereum, but still can not decide



Unfortunately I did not make a note on the tree type but it was found in an area with oaks and silver birch.

I did make a cut but saw no colour change. Never sure how long to wait, so have yet to experience this change.

I can see it is not hairy, so which one?

Your comments and observations welcomed
Les

[mykonik]

Originally Posted by Nettle Runner

I have read and re-read Kens description of the Stereum, but still can not decide



Unfortunately I did not make a note on the tree type but it was found in an area with oaks and silver birch.

I did make a cut but saw no colour change. Never sure how long to wait, so have yet to experience this change.

I can see it is not hairy, so which one?

Your comments and observations welcomed
Les

Hi Les - it's Stereum hirsutum - upside down, so you are looking at the fertile suface - the hairy bit (if it's there - it isn't always !) will be on the upper side !

Nick

PS The 'bleeding' Stereums change colour very quickly when bruised of damaged so you would have noticed if this had a colour reaction (which it wouldn't, being S. hirsutum !)

[fairplay]

Please sir, permission to add something (OK Neil, just this once - Mykonik)

The deep orange colour when young is very distinctive of S. hirsutum, and those other Stereums that redden on scratching will only do so if not old and dry, in other words they need to be fresh or wet if they are going to 'bleed'.

Ain't that right Nick ?

Neil.

[mykonik]

Originally Posted by fairplay

Please sir, permission to add something (OK Neil, just this once - Mykonik)

The deep orange colour when young is very distinctive of S. hirsutum, and those other Stereums that redden on scratching will only do so if not old and dry, in other words they need to be fresh or wet if they are going to 'bleed'.

Ain't that right Nick ?

Neil.

Absolutely Neil - I stand chastised (sounds rather painful actually !)

Nick