Dryad's Saddle - Polyporus squamosus
Description
A large annual bracket fungus that can reach 60 cm across and be up to 3 or 4 cm thick, initially circular or fan-shaped, ochraceous-cream covered in concentric dark brown fibrillose scales. The stem is off-set from the centre.
Habitat
On deciduous trees, especially Elm, Beech and Sycamore, causing intensive white rot.
When to see it
Can be seen from late spring to early autumn.
Life History
Parasitic annual bracket.
UK Status
Very Common throughout Britain.
VC55 Status
Common in Leicestershire and Rutland.
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