Poroidal Resupinate Fungi

Although most fungi are harmless, a small number are extremely toxic, and should be handled with caution. Never eat a fungus unless you are completely certain of its identity, and the species is known to be edible. If in doubt, discard it.

Bjerkandera adusta

Bjerkandera adusta

On a fallen beech tree. 18 October 2014 Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Ceriporia reticulata

Ceriporia reticulata

24 September 2022 Cadmans Pool, New Forest, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Datronia mollis

Datronia mollis

11 January 2009 Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Fuscoporia ferrea

Fuscoporia ferrea

7 January 2017 Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Physisporinus sanguinolentus

Physisporinus sanguinolentus

Identified in the field by Eric Janke. 1 October Franchises Wood, New Forest. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Schizopora paradoxa

Schizopora paradoxa

17 March 2008 Buckinghamshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Skeletocutis nivea

Skeletocutis nivea

8 November 2021 Minley, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Skeletocutis vulgaris

Skeletocutis vulgaris

A close up of the pore surface. 25 December 2021 Bramdean Common, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Trichaptum abietinum

Trichaptum abietinum

1 May 2010 Surrey. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.