Fomitiporia hippophaeicola is part of a group of wood-decaying fungi. This mushroom primarily grows on dead wood, contributing to the natural recycling of nutrients by breaking down the wood's tough fibers. It's distinguished by its hard, woody structure and can be found in various regions, adapting to different climates and aiding in forest ecosystems' health.
Cap Diameter:
4 - 8 cm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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General Info About Fomitiporia hippophaeicola
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Attributes of Fomitiporia hippophaeicola
Cap Diameter
4 - 8 cm
Cap
Cap 4 - 8 cm, brown; surface smooth
Spore Print Color
Transparent
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
Brown
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Parasitic
Substrate
On wood
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Fomitiporia hippophaeicola
On the dead wood of sea buckthorn
Scientific Classification of Fomitiporia hippophaeicola
