Rusty gilled polypore
A species of Gloeophyllum, Also known as Conifer mazegill Scientific name : Gloeophyllum sepiarium Genus : Gloeophyllum
Rusty gilled polypore, A species of Gloeophyllum
Also known as:
Conifer mazegill
Scientific name: Gloeophyllum sepiarium
Genus: Gloeophyllum
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Description
Rusty gilled polypore(Gloeophyllum sepiarium) is a fungus most commonly found on dead pieces of conifer wood, and it is a common visitor to lumberyards. The growing zone on the fruiting body is easily demarcated by its yellow, orange or white coloring, resembling a strip along the outside of the structure. This species is considered inedible.
Colors
Brown
Black
Yellow
Orange
Habitat
The rusty gilled polypore can only be found in coniferous forests. It grows on dead conifer wood and it sometimes appears on lumber in urban environments.
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General Info
Habitat
The rusty gilled polypore can only be found in coniferous forests. It grows on dead conifer wood and it sometimes appears on lumber in urban environments.
Growth Form
Sapropbic; solitary, gregarious
Sporocarp Height
0.25 inches
Cap Diameter
5 inches
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Saprophytic
Substrate
On wood
Smell
Mild
Spore Print
White
Species Status
Widely distributed
Distribution Area
North America,Europe,Asia,Australia,New Zealand
How to identify it?
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Gloeophyllales Family
Polypore Mushroom Genus
Gloeophyllum Species
Rusty gilled polypore 
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