Fruitbodies consist of overlapping fan-shaped caps up to 30 cm (12 in) wide and 1–3 cm (0.4–1.2 in) thick. The upper surface of the fruit body is bright orange before fading to light brownish in age. The pores on the cap underside are initially bright yellow, but fade to pale tan. Pores are small, measuring 1 to 4 per millimetre. Spores are egg-shaped, hyaline (translucent), and measure 6.0–8.0 µm. It has larger spores than other European Laetiporus species; for example, spores of L. sulphureus typically do not exceed 7.0 µm in length.
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General Info About Laetiporus montanus
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Attributes of Laetiporus montanus
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
