| FRUIT BODY |
Numerous branched stems arise from central point.
Each stems ends in a slightly wavy tongue that is greyish brown on the
upper surface and creamy below. The upper surface can be
wrinkled. |
| STIPE |
Almost indistinguishable, cream to light grey. |
| PORES |
Almost round to angular with the largest on the
stem. |
| FLESH |
White - cream, smells of mice, acrid. Tubes are
decurrent. |
| SPORES |
White, ellipsoid. |
| HABITAT |
Deciduous trees especially oak and beech. Parasitic. |
| SEASON |
Late summer to autumn. |
| EDIBILITY |
Edible when young. a |
