Giant Polypore

Giant Polypore - Meripilus giganteus Meripilus giganteus

 

Colour: Brown
Appearing: July - October
Edibility: Can cause stomach upsets
Habitat: Around the base of beech trees
Giant Polypore    


This fungus can be huge - up to 35cms diameter. Hence the name!

  Giant Polypore - Meripilus giganteus
    Giant Polypore

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Please Note: Some fungi are extremely toxic and sometimes identification is difficult. We cannot guarantee the edibility of any of the fungus on this web site.

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