Tinder Fungus
Fomes fomentarius
Safety assessment
Inedible
Based on reviewed safety sources.
A perennial, hoof-shaped bracket fungus on deciduous trunks. Not edible, but used as tinder and medicine since prehistory.
Identification
- A perennial, hoof-shaped bracket with grey concentric zones.
- Underside cream with tiny, densely packed pores.
Lookalikes
These species can be confused
Baltic distribution
- Latvia
- 121
- Lithuania
- 503
- Estonia
- 252
- Global
- 177992
Occurrence records in GBIF — not a claim that the species is absent elsewhere.
Safety first. This information is an educational reference, not a confirmation of an edible mushroom. Identifying fungi is difficult and mistakes can be dangerous. Never eat a mushroom unless you are completely certain of its identity, and consult a certified mycologist.
