Artist's fungus  (Ganoderma applanatum)

Facts

Also known as:Flat tinder fungus
Kingdom Fungi
Phylum Basidiomycota
Class Basidiomycetes
Order Ganodermatales
Family Ganodermataceae
Genus Ganoderma (1)
Size Bracket size: 4 - 10 x 3 - 8 cm (2)
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Status

Widespread in Britain (3).