Fomes fomentarius, also known as horse hoof fungus, is a species of bracket fungi in the family Polyporaceae. The fruit body is typically 5–15 cm wide and 3–10 cm deep, and has a hoof- or fan-shaped cap. The surface of the cap is brown to yellowish-brown, and is covered in small brownish scales. The pores on the underside of the cap are small and numerous, and range in color from white to pale brown. The stem is up to 10 cm long and 5 cm wide, and is attached to the cap at the center. Fomes fomentarius is found in North America, Europe, and Asia, where it grows on the beech trees.
Fomes fomentarius, also known as the horse hoof fungus, is a species of fungus in the family Polyporaceae. The fruit body of the fungus is a large, hoof-shaped bracket that can reach up to 60 cm in diameter. The upper surface of the bracket is black or dark brown, while the lower surface is white. The fruit body is attached to the substrate by a short, thick stipe. The spores of the fungus are white, smooth, and spherical.
Fomes fomentarius is a saprobic fungus, meaning that it gets its nutrients from dead and decaying organic matter. The fungus is often found growing on the trunks of dead or dying trees.
Fomes fomentarius, also known as horse hoof fungus, is a type of bracket fungus that is characterized by its black, hoof-shaped fruiting body. This fungi is found on the deadwood of deciduous trees, especially beech and birch. The horse hoof fungus gets its name from its resemblance to a horse's hoof. This fungi is often used as tinder for starting fires, due to its high flammability. The horse hoof fungus is also used in the production of charcoal, which is used for drawing and as a fuel.
