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Giant Polypore Fungus. Web meripilus giganteus is a polypore fungus in the family meripilaceae. It causes a white rot in various types of broadleaved trees, particularly beech (fagus), but also.

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Web meripilus giganteus is a polypore fungus in the family meripilaceae. In north america, a similar fungus called meripilus sumstinei is found. When on the ground it can form rosettes, almost like a big brown cabbage.

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It causes a white rot in various types of broadleaved trees, particularly beech (fagus), but also. This mushroom is found in most parts of mainland europe. When on the ground it can form rosettes, almost like a big brown cabbage. Its caps can be as wide as half a meter.