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Wood Decay Fungi of Living Trees
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Fomitopsis betulina
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Fungus Host: Hardwood
Seasonal Growth: Annual
Shape and Texture: Tough or leathery
Fruiting Location #1: Main trunk
Fruiting Location #2: Upper trunk-branches
Hymenium: Pores
Thickness: Moderate 1/2 to 2 inches
Stem: Present
Urban Commonality Rating: Common
Common Hosts #1: Birch
Common Hosts #2: None
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3. Close up of developing and old conks on a dead birch
Fomitopsis betulina
1. Typical habit on a dead birch
Fomitopsis betulina
2. Habit on a dead birch showing fresh and old conks
Fomitopsis betulina