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Twisted polypore

on 23 Mar 2012

Polypores want to be right-side up, but all goes sideways when the host tree falls over. To fix things, the polypore’s new growth rotates around to straighten out the situation. The result is marvellous twisty polypores, like the one shown here.

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Gabriola’s wine-dark polypore

on 08 Feb 2010

Here’s a fungus I come across now and again in the Gabriola woods. I’ve seen some small specimens, but most of the ones I’ve found are huge. The one I saw last week was bigger than the platter you use for serving Christmas turkey. Amazing. I’d love to know what it is, and I suppose [...]

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