unknown Imature Bracket

Monkeyd · #1 (**permalink**) 24-09-2008, 11:17 AM

Have been noting this bracket on a Quercus rubra for a few years.
Has a desicated old bracket at the moment ( unidentifiable ), took this shot during the summer.

Thought originally that it is a Ganoderma, possibly resinaceum.

Now having seen a picture on AIE, is this an imature Inonotus dryadeus?

Appreciate your thoughts.

David

fairplay · #2 (**permalink**) 24-09-2008, 02:23 PM

You were right first time David, well done.

Neil.

flaxton · #3 (**permalink**) 24-09-2008, 02:29 PM

David
I think it could have been nearly right with your first guess. It might be an immature Ganoderma pfeifferi. Even at this early stage dryadeus tends to show droplets

Mal

Monkeyd · #4 (**permalink**) 24-09-2008, 06:51 PM

Many thanks, happy to go with G. pfeifferi

fairplay · #5 (**permalink**) 24-09-2008, 11:25 PM

I don't think we can really tell one from the other at this stage, all I know is that G. resinaceum favours Oak and G. pfeifferi favours Beech and from the onset is 'coated in a characteristic yellow beeswax-like crust' which is not apparent in this photo.

As you say this was on Quercus, I still think you guessed right first time. (or shall we call in an adjudicator ?)

Neil.

Andy Overall · #6 (**permalink**) 25-09-2008, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fairplay

I don't think we can really tell one from the other at this stage, all I know is that G. resinaceum favours Oak and G. pfeifferi favours Beech and from the onset is 'coated in a characteristic yellow beeswax-like crust' which is not apparent in this photo.

As you say this was on Quercus, I still think you guessed right first time. (or shall we call in an adjudicator ?)

Neil.

I would agree with G. resinaceum

Andy