Annosum root rot is a bracket fungus that causes a disease named after its species name, annosum. The fungus is one of the most serious parasites that grow on conifers, though it sometimes affects deciduous trees as well. It causes serious damage to the forest ecosystems and forest industry.
Cap Diameter:
20 - 30 cm
Odor:
Mild, sweet, with a faint floral hint.
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Tips for Finding
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Common Questions
General Info About Annosum root rot
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Attributes of Annosum root rot
Cap Diameter
20 - 30 cm
Cap
grayish to reddish brown zones
Cap Surfaces
Velvety
Stem
Absent
Flesh
Whitish cream and leathery, with a strong, sweetish, fungal smell
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mild, sweet, with a faint floral hint.
Body Color
Brown
Black
Red
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic, Parasitic
Substrate
Wood of Living Trees, Dead Woods
You can find Annosum root rot by these plants:
Spruces, Pines, Firs
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Appearing year-round
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Annosum root rot
Annosum root rot thrives in woody environments, typically found as a parasite on conifer wood or living as a saprobe on deadwood, nestled at tree bases.
