bracket shelf fungus growing fallen tree pix sanjiv shukla

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Bracket or shelf fungus growing on a fallen tree : (pix Sanjiv Shukla) Royalty Free Stock Photo

Bracket or shelf fungus growing on a fallen tree : (pix Sanjiv Shukla)

Bracket fungi or Polypores are a group of fungi that form large fruiting bodies with pores or tubes on the underside. They are also called shelf fungi and characteristically produce woody, shelf or bracket-shaped or occasionally circular fruiting bodies that are called conks. Most polypores are found on tree trunks or branches consuming the wood.