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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 Ernst
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Uploaded Apr 18, 2020. Captured Dec 13, 2018 15:50 in 27 Glen St, Galston NSW 2159, Australia.
  • Canon EOS 700D
  • f/14.0
  • 1/790s
  • ISO3200
  • 227mm