Southern clam shell causes the white rot of the heartwood of hardwood trees. It is closely linked to Fomes fomentarius but has smaller spores than F. Fomentarius. Southern clam shell aesthetically resembles a clam shell and grows upon tree trunks.
Cap Diameter:
7 - 18 cm
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Southern clam shell
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Attributes of Southern clam shell
Cap Diameter
7 - 18 cm
Cap
Cap 7 - 18 cm wide; convex, hoof- to fan-shaped; grayish, brown; hard and nearly smooth at maturity; margin curved
Flesh
Up to 4 cm thick at the base; hard and crusty near the upper surface; golden brown
Spore Print Color
White
Body Color
Brown
Black
Red
Gray
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
