Climacocystis borealis is a fungus of conifer trees which can cause butt and root rot on its hosts. Its a wedge-shaped fruitbody grows in a staircase pattern. At first blush, it is honey-yellow, and it becomes lighter as it ages. It can be found growing on decaying trees in coniferous forests, particularly in stands of spruce.
Cap Diameter:
5 - 15 cm
Odor:
Spicy, anise-like, potentially cheesy over time.
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Tips for Finding
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Common Questions
General Info About Climacocystis borealis
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Attributes of Climacocystis borealis
Cap Diameter
5 - 15 cm
Cap
Cap 8 cm across; fan-shaped, flat, semicircular; white to light cream; surface glabrous
Gills
Orange
Flesh
Flesh 2 cm thick; fibrous, tough; white to cream
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Spicy, anise-like, potentially cheesy over time.
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Clustered
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On wood
You can find Climacocystis borealis by these plants:
Spruces, Norway spruce
Species Status
Widely distributed
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Climacocystis borealis
Roots of living conifers and logs and stumps
Scientific Classification of Climacocystis borealis
