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Original – Meripilus giganteus is a
polyporefungus in the
Meripilaceae family. It causes a
white rot in various types of broadleaved trees, particularly
beech. M. giganteus has a
circumboreal distribution in the
northern Hemisphere, and is widely distributed in Europe. In the field, it is recognizable by the large, multi-capped fruiting body, as well as its pore surface that quickly darkens black when bruised or injured.