Blushing rosette
A species of Abortiporus Scientific name : Abortiporus biennis Genus : Abortiporus
Blushing rosette, A species of Abortiporus
Scientific name: Abortiporus biennis
Genus: Abortiporus
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Description
Blushing rosette(Abortiporus biennis) is an often solitary fungus of variable coloring that tends to fruit after periods of rain, causing rot in dead and living wood alike. It is widely distributed across North America. Its edibility is not known at this time, and consumption is therefore discouraged.
Colors
Brown
Red
White
Habitat
The blushing rosette can be found in disturbed areas, parks, and gardens, as well as forests. It grows on half-buried fallen wood, wood chips, stumps, and even living trees, where it can cause a white trunk rot.
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General Info
Habitat
The blushing rosette can be found in disturbed areas, parks, and gardens, as well as forests. It grows on half-buried fallen wood, wood chips, stumps, and even living trees, where it can cause a white trunk rot.
Growth Form
Saprobic; solitary, gregarious
Sporocarp Height
2 inches
Cap Diameter
6 inches
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Saprophytic
Substrate
On wood
Smell
Fragrant, foul
Spore Print
White
Species Status
Widely distributed
Distribution Area
North America,Europe,Africa,Central and South America,Asia,Australia,New Zealand
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Shelf fungi Family
Meruliaceae Genus
Abortiporus Species
Blushing rosette