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Inonotus quercustris

Inonotus quercustris

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Field Notes

Notes:

I've notice fungal growths like this one erupting from the same living oak every so often over the course of several years. Sometimes the fungal body will seep a sticky thick liquid from it's pores.

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Comments (4)
auntnance123
I've had several fungi spottings that have exhibited this :weeping" phenomenon. Here's an explanation in this one: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/7042870 The things you can learn on PN!
Carol Snow Milne
I have just discovered fungi can be so awesome and your example proves my point perfectly! Thanks for sharing! Your fungi is neat-o. HA!

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PublishedNovember 26, 2011

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