gdn[18] - mystery fungus = Polyporus squamosus (HOT) [Explored]

Wonderful patterns, I have seen one like it but have no idea of its name

Yes it does have great patterns on it.

Superb !

Very pretty whatever tit is

A characteristic that places fungi in a different kingdom from plants, bacteria, and some protists is chitin in their cell walls. Similar to animals, fungi are heterotrophs; they acquire their food by absorbing dissolved molecules, typically by secreting digestive enzymes into their environment. Fungi do not photosynthesise. Growth is their means of mobility, except for spores (a few of which are flagellated), which may travel through the air or water. Fungi are the principal decomposers in ecological systems. cf Wiki
Thus you may be very right.

Looks very much like a Dryads Saddle.

According to something an a video sharing website this is an edible wild mushroom.

Polyporus squamosus aka
Dryads Saddles, or Pheasant backs.

Not sure I would want to eat it.

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Thanks everybody ...