Northern tooth(Climacodon septentrionalis) is characterized by the spiny, almost toothlike structures on the undersides of its caps, which are not readily perceived from a distance. It is a parasitic fungus that causes heart rot in various species of tree, eventually culminating in the host's demise. This species is not considered edible.
Cap Diameter:
20 - 35 cm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy, becomes foul with age.
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Tips for Finding
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Common Questions
General Info About Northern tooth
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Attributes of Northern tooth
Cap Diameter
20 - 35 cm
Height
5 - 30 cm
Cap
Cap 30 cm across; convex, flat, kidney-shaped, semicircular; cream to yellowish cream, brownish, greenish
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly, Slimy or slightly sticky
Flesh
Tough; white; unchanging
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy, becomes foul with age.
Body Color
Yellow
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
The northern tooth grows in deciduous forests, commonly associated with maple and beech. It grows on trunks of living trees, often appearing high up on the trunk. It tends to appear on the tree wounds or recently dead stumps.
Distribution Area of Northern tooth
Eastern North America,continental Europe,northern Asia
