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Giant Polypore - Meripilus giganteus

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Giant Polypore Giant Polypore - Meripilus giganteus dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 23 Jun 2021, 9:30 p.m. 23 Jun 2021, 4:41 p.m.
Giant Polypore Giant Polypore - Meripilus giganteus dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 23 Jun 2021, 9:30 p.m. 23 Jun 2021, 4:41 p.m.
Giant Polypore Giant Polypore - Meripilus giganteus dylan Westbury Wildlife Park 23 Jun 2021, 9:30 p.m. 23 Jun 2021, 4:41 p.m.
Giant Polypore Giant Polypore - Meripilus giganteus dylan Location 8 Sep 2021, 9:46 a.m. 3 Sep 2021, 2:05 p.m.
Giant Polypore Giant Polypore - Meripilus giganteus dylan Location 8 Sep 2021, 9:46 a.m. 3 Sep 2021, 2:06 p.m.
Giant Polypore Giant Polypore - Meripilus giganteus dylan Location 8 Sep 2021, 9:46 a.m. 3 Sep 2021, 2:06 p.m.

Species Description

Widespread and fairly frequent throughout the UK. Habitat includes: At the base of broad-leaved trees such as Beech. Caps can measure 20 to 80 cm across. Seen in Autumn.