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Old 08-10-2008, 06:43 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
Rusty Hinge 2 Rusty Hinge 2 is offline
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Default 150 year old beech tree

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from beccabunga contains these words:

/Giant polypore/

Its esculent qualities are
appreciated on the Continent.


I've tried it, and I agree with the opinion reproduced below:

"Not edible due to its sour taste and fibrous texture."

(From Mushrooms and other fungi of Great and Europe by Roger Phillips.)

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