Tinder Fungus

Also known as horses hoof fungus. I saw lots of this on a walk in the woods this afternoon at RSPB Coombes Valley.

[Sue]

It doesn't look very appetising!!!

[Brennie B]

knarled and ugly.. but looks almost like stone too

[Shepherdman]

Fascinating texture

[Ann Williams]

So unusual Louise - I can see why it's called horses hoof fungus. Must look out for this one.

[Kim Crisp]

Wow, I've never seen one of these; great capture.

[Richard Brown]

Never seen one of these well spotted :)

[Stephanie]

Strange looking fungus, interesting to see it though... it kind of reminds me more of an elephants foot..