Succulent Brackets

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.

Abortiporus biennis

Abortiporus biennis

23 October 2014 Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Grifola frondosa

Grifola frondosa

15 November 2023 Preston Oak HIlls near Bentworth, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Fistulina hepatica

Fistulina hepatica

29 October 2025 Near Lyndhurst, New Forest, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Laetiporus sulphureus

Laetiporus sulphureus

26 August 2005 Berkshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Meripilus giganteus

Meripilus giganteus

15 September 2010 West Sussex. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Polyporus badius

Polyporus badius

24 September 2025 Eyeworth Pond, New Forest, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Polyporus ciliatus

Polyporus ciliatus

12 April 2009 West Sussex. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Polyporus leptocephalus

Polyporus leptocephalus

8 October 2025 Millyford Bridge, New Forest, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Polyporus tuberaster

Polyporus tuberaster

31 August 2008 Surrey. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Postia caesia

Postia caesia

17 October 2020 Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Postia ceriflua

Postia ceriflua

On rotten beech. 31 October 2014 Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Postia guttulata

Postia guttulata

7 November 2010 Minley, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Postia ptychogaster

Postia ptychogaster

The anamorph or asexual reproductive stage. 17 October 2020 Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Postia tephroleuca

Postia tephroleuca

3 October 2025 Near Brockenhurst, Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Spongipellis pachyodon

Spongipellis pachyodon

Identified by Nick Aplin. Identity confirmed by Martyn Ainsworth. RBG Kew herbarium accession number K(M)196496. On a fallen beech tree. 17 October 2014 Hampshire. Photograph copyright Leif Goodwin.

Spongipellis spumea

Spongipellis spumea

10 October 2016 Hampshire. Photograph copyright .