Berkeley's polypore [Bondarzewia berkeleyi]

1: Berkeley's polypore mushroom. Too old to eat. Now tough and bitter. (Forest Park, Jul 4, 2001)
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2: Berkeley's polypore mushroom. Too old to eat. Now tough and bitter. (Forest Park, Jul 4, 2001)
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3: Berkeley's polypore. (Forest Park, Jul 4, 2001)
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4: Berkeley's polypore. Has to be cooked. (1) No gills. (2) Has tiny holes, i.e. pores. (3) Always grows on wood. Has strong smell. Must cook. Not much flavor. (Forest Park, Jul 4, 2011)
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5: Berkeley's polypore. Someone found a larger one. (Forest Park, Jul 4, 2011)
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