Tiger's eye
A species of Tiger's eye fungus, Also known as After-burn polypore Scientific name : Coltricia perennis Genus : Tiger's eye fungus
Tiger's eye, A species of Tiger's eye fungus
Also known as:
After-burn polypore
Scientific name: Coltricia perennis
Genus: Tiger's eye fungus
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Description
The tiger's eye is a showy little fungus with a tough cap that is thin and fringed. The species' common name is derived from its coloration; the tiger's eye sports swirls of brown, tan, and burnt orange, making it look similar to the semi-precious stone of the same name.
Colors
Brown
Black
Yellow
Gray
Cream
Habitat
The tiger's eye can be found in disturbed woodland habitats, such as roadsides, trail edges, moss-banks, and fire sites. It grows on the ground under conifers, particularly on sandy soil, and occasionally on woody debris and well-rotten wood.
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Habitat
The tiger's eye can be found in disturbed woodland habitats, such as roadsides, trail edges, moss-banks, and fire sites. It grows on the ground under conifers, particularly on sandy soil, and occasionally on woody debris and well-rotten wood.
Growth Form
Mycorrhizal; solitary, gregarious, clustered
Sporocarp Height
3 inches
Cap Diameter
3 inches
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
Smell
Untried
Spore Print
Brown, golden brown
Distribution Area
North America,Europe,Asia
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Hymenochaetales Family
Hymenochaetaceae Genus
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