Brown-rot fungus (Fomitopsis sp.)

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Photo by mauna Kunzah

Published on Project Noah

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Field Notes

Description:

Large polypore (6" or so) with a woody fruiting body somewhat reminiscent of hardened foam. The fungus had some glistening, maple-syrup-like liquid dripping from its cap.

Habitat:

Seen in the old-growth forest in Grove of the Patriarchs in Mount Rainier National Park. Spotted on a dead tree trunk with a trunk diameter greater than 3 feet.