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''Laetiporus portentosus'' is a species of polypore fungus in the family Fomitopsidaceae. It is found in South America, Australia, and New Zealand. It has been used traditionally as a tinder and to carry fire by Australian Aboriginals, and by New Zealand Māori people. The Māori have also used it as a "wound protector, to soften and ease a difficult labor."

Similar species: Polyporales
Species identified by Neptune
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Uploaded Oct 26, 2021. Captured Oct 26, 2021 11:47 in 40 Glossop Rd, Linden NSW 2778, Australia.
  • NIKON D7500
  • f/6.3
  • 1/320s
  • ISO400
  • 60mm