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_Matt_
07-10-2012, 08:39 PM
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Am i right in thinking this is a Birch Polypore (Piptoporus betulinus). Found growing on a Birch branch. Has quite a strong sweet 'mushroom' smell.
AdrianRose
07-10-2012, 09:18 PM
Yep. That's a birch polypore for sure buddy.

Ade.
JonnyP
07-10-2012, 09:48 PM
It makes a good bushcraft band aid, as well as other uses..
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s188/jonpickett/Birchpolyporeplaster.jpg
http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s188/jonpickett/Birchpolyporeplaster2.jpg
Realearner
08-10-2012, 05:10 PM
Is this the one that can be used as a strop for keeping the edge sharp?
AdrianRose
08-10-2012, 08:06 PM
Yes indeedy. It's other common name is the "Razor Strop" fungus.

If I can find it on my laptop, I did a photo heavy tutorial on how to make the strop.

Ade.