Encrusting Fungi for ID Please.

[Lancashire Lad]

Found this today, growing on top of an old stump which was covered in fallen Beech leaves.

The fungus is growing on both the stump, and on the fallen leaves, taking the curled shape of the various dried leaves - as can be seen in the two more upright areas towards top of photo. (Best viewed at largest size).

Fungus was quite rubbery & flexible.



Any indication as to what it might be would be appreciated.

Regards
Mike.

[Deer Stalker]

Looks like Phlebia radiata.

[Lancashire Lad]

Originally Posted by Deer Stalker

Looks like Phlebia radiata.

Thanks Deer Stalker, I think you've hit the nail on the head.

I've just Googled for P. radiata images, and some of the results are practically identical.

Regards
Mike.

[CapAndBracket]

And i think quite a beautiful fungi, can be from bright orange to nearly black.

Cheers J.P.