Pseudomerulius aureus (Fr.) Jul. Fruit body 5-20cm across, about 2mm thick, a spreading, wrinkled crust on the underside of logs; bright orange to golden brown, paler yellow-gold at margin; surface wrinkled and folded. Spores cylindrical, smooth. 3.5-4.5 x 1.3-1.8µ. Deposit yellowish. Habitat on undersides of dead, bark-less conifer logs Found in Europe and widely distributed throughout North America. Season August-October. Not edible.