The Birch Polypore is widespread and very common. It infects virtually every Birch tree and is typically bracket shaped and leathery.

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The Birch Polypore is widespread and very common. It infects virtually every Birch tree and is typically bracket shaped and leathery. They are inedible and deadly to their hosts

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Location: Scarborough, UK
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