Lentinus arcularius (Fringed Polypore)
Basidiomycete – Polypore
Cap: Light tan to brown, convex to plane with a deep central depression; often coverd with small darker tan/brown scales in a concentric pattern; the margin is edged with fine hair; thin and leathery in texture when fresh, dries very hard. Up to 5 cm, though usually smaller.
Pores: From very pale beige (almost white) to light brown; radially elongated, coffin shaped (roughly hexagonal).
Stem: Shades of brown, similar to cap, central, cylindrical, smooth to slightly textured; up to 5 cm x 0.3 cm.
Substrate: Dead wood - SAPROTROPHIC
Habit: Solitary or gregarious
Spores: White; cylindrical, smooth
Comments: A very common fungus; cosmopolitan; causes white rot; is believed to contain antibacterial and antibiotic compounds
Description taken from A guide to the common fungi of coastal New South Wales. 2016 Skye Moore and Pam O'Sullivan
