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Rusty gilled polypore

Gloeophyllum sepiarium

A species of Gloeophyllum, Also known as Conifer mazegill

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.

Cap Diameter:

5 - 15 cm

Odor:

Mild, non-distinctive woodland scent.

General Info About Rusty gilled polypore

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Attributes of Rusty gilled polypore

Cap Diameter

5 - 15 cm

Height

5 - 6 mm

Cap

Cap 12 cm across; irregularly bracket-shaped; bright yellowish, brown; surface distinctly hairy

Cap Shape

Convex

Cap Surfaces

Velvety, Fibrillose-scaly

Gills

Fusing; fairly close; yellow-brown, darker brown

Flesh

Corky; dark rusty brown, dark yellow-brown

Spore Print Color

White

Odor

Mild, non-distinctive woodland scent.

Body Color

Brown

Black

Yellow

Orange

Flesh Bruises

The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.

Growth Form

Solitary, Gregarious, Clustered

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

Dead Woods

You can find Rusty gilled polypore by these plants:

Spruces, Pines, Norway spruce

Occurence Habitats

Coniferous Woodland, Disturbed Lands

Species Status

Widely distributed

Endangered Species

How to Identify Rusty gilled polypore

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Habitat of Rusty gilled polypore

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.

Distribution Area of Rusty gilled polypore

North America,Europe,Asia,Australia,New Zealand

Scientific Classification of Rusty gilled polypore

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Gloeophyllales

Family

Polypore Mushroom

Genus

Gloeophyllum

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Tips for Finding Rusty gilled polypore

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What are Some Tips for Finding Rusty gilled polypore

Search for rusty gilled polypore on dead or decaying coniferous wood, such as pine or fir.
Inspect construction sites or lumberyards, as rusty gilled polypore can commonly be found on processed timber.
Look for rusty gilled polypore along wooden structures in parks or nature reserves, including dead logs or stumps.
Check decaying wooden materials like old fences or dead branches in suburban environments.
Be observant for rusty gilled polypore's presence all year round, particularly around wood that shows signs of decay or damage.