Tiered tooth fungus has a unique appearance made up of tiers of slender spines closely resembling elongated teeth. Growing in decaying, primarily deciduous trees, it is distinguishable from other species in the family by its shorter spines. It is illegal to gather tiered tooth fungus in Britain, due to its rarity.
Odor:
Not distinctive when young; decaying ones nauseating.
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Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Tiered tooth fungus
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Attributes of Tiered tooth fungus
Flesh
Firm; white
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Not distinctive when young; decaying ones nauseating.
Body Color
White
Cream
Flesh Bruises
Discolor to brown
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Dead Woods
You can find Tiered tooth fungus by these plants:
European beech
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
Species Status
Very rare
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Tiered tooth fungus
Tiered tooth fungus can be found primarily on deceased hardwood, especially beech, in forested areas.
