Oak Polypore ??

[godders]

Is this an Oak Polypore?

It was growing at the base of an oak tree with two other identical specimens in a mixed deciduous woodland in Essex.

thanks for any help, Nick

[flaxton]

I think this is Inonotus dryadeus. The droplets are a good identifying feature.

Mal

[godders]

Thanks Mal, I went back today and the top has become a lot darker and crusty and more weepier, it fits the description of Oak Bracket in my field guide.

Thanks for pointing me in the right direction, Nick

[Andy Overall]

Originally Posted by godders

Thanks Mal, I went back today and the top has become a lot darker and crusty and more weepier, it fits the description of Oak Bracket in my field guide.

Thanks for pointing me in the right direction, Nick

I would second that this is Inonotus dryadeus.

Andy