Photography

Birch Bracket

Description:

Fomitopsis betulina, more commonly known as birch bracket, birch polypore, or razor strop, is a fungus that grows almost exclusively on birch trees. They are widespread across Europe, Asia, and North America.

 

It gets its name razor strop from its traditional use as a strop for finishing the edges on razors.

Source:

The Dick Institute

Digital Number:

RI_DI_0077496

Copyright:

East Ayrshire Council