Agarikon is known for its long lifespan and has been used in traditional medicine for centuries. Typically found on conifer trees, agarikon has a unique appearance with a hoof-like shape and variegated coloration. This mushroom plays an ecological role in forest health by decomposing wood and is studied for various bioactive compounds.
Cap Diameter:
3 - 5 cm
Odor:
Mild, reminiscent of ground flour.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Agarikon
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Attributes of Agarikon
Cap Diameter
3 - 5 cm
Cap
2.5 - 5 cm; columnar or hoof-like shape; yellow-white, brown, or gray
Cap Surfaces
Smooth
Flesh
Whitish
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mild, reminiscent of ground flour.
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
Red
Gray
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Wood of Living Trees, Dead Woods
You can find Agarikon by these plants:
Spruces
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Endangered
Endangered Species
Yes
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Habitat of Agarikon
Agarikon typically resides on the trunks of old conifer trees, often favoring undisturbed forests where such trees predominantly exist.
