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Powdered duster

Amylostereum chailletii

A species of Amylostereum

Powdered duster typically grows on dead or dying wood, contributing to the natural decomposition process in forest ecosystems. This mushroom plays a supportive role in its habitat, establishing relationships with certain wood wasps, which help disperse its spores. Powdered duster is characterized by its unique fruiting bodies that produce a fine, dust-like spore.

Odor:

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive

General Info About Powdered duster

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Attributes of Powdered duster

Spore Print Color

White

Odor

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive

Body Color

Brown

Flesh Bruises

The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.

Nutrient Gathering

Parasitic

Substrate

On wood

You can find Powdered duster by these plants:

Spruces, Firs, Caucasian fir

Species Status

Distribution includes United States

Endangered Species

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Habitat of Powdered duster

Spruce and fir

Scientific Classification of Powdered duster

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Russulales

Family

Amylostereaceae

Genus

Amylostereum

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