17th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Trametes versi fungus on Oregon forest floor

While hiking in the Oregon coastal range about 2 miles NE of Whaleshead Beach, I noticed this striking fungus formation just off the trail. The fungus, about 14 inches across, had completely covered the top of an old tree stump.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 01.2017
Date Uploaded: 11.2019
Photo Location: Brookings, Oregon, United States of America
Camera: SCH-U680
Copyright: © Randy Withrow