Oak Mazegill
Taken at Baron's Haugh on 15th December 2020 using Panasonic Lumix LX5 in macro mode.
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Oak Mazegill.
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Daedalea quercina.
Polyporales.
Fomitopsidaceae.
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Usually found on rotting Oak.
3 - 20 cms diameter.
Up to 8 cms thick.
All Year round. Sheds spores late Summer-early Autumn.
This mushroom is inedible due to its cork-like texture.

When picking any fungus for consumption, caution should be exercised at all times.