Substrate: conifers and hardwoods, with a preference for the latter Size: 5–65 cm (2.0–26 in) in length Pore Surface: white but easily turns shades of brown upon damage Time-of-year: Perennial Bibliography: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ganoderma_brownii Photos byDistance Everheart w/ special thanks to the 2012 U.C. Berkeley Fungus Fair!