Tinder fungus
A species of Fomes, Also known as Hoof fungus, Ice man fungus, False tinder fungus, Horse's hoof fungus Scientific name : Fomes fomentarius Genus : Fomes
Tinder fungus, A species of Fomes
Also known as:
Hoof fungus, Ice man fungus, False tinder fungus, Horse's hoof fungus
Scientific name: Fomes fomentarius
Genus: Fomes
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Description
This large, tough shelf fungus can be found attached to birch, beech, and sycamore trees. It gets its common name, tinder fungus, from the fact that it burns quite slowly and can thus be used effectively for lighting fires. Dried pieces can also be a useful desiccant. A piece of this fungus was found in the possession of Otzi the Iceman, indicating that its usefulness has been known for millenia.
Colors
Brown
Gray
Habitat
The tinder fungus is a pathogen fungus that attacks birch trees, and sometimes beech. It grows both on living trees and stumps and fallen logs.
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General Info
Habitat
The tinder fungus is a pathogen fungus that attacks birch trees, and sometimes beech. It grows both on living trees and stumps and fallen logs.
Growth Form
Solitary, scattered
Sporocarp Height
6 inches
Cap Diameter
6 inches
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Saprophytic
Substrate
On wood
Smell
Scrid taste; slightly fruity smell
Spore Print
White
Species Status
Fairly widely distributed
Distribution Area
North America,Europe,North Africa,Asia
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Shelf fungi Family
Polyporaceae Genus
Fomes Species
Tinder fungus