Inonotus quercustris is a unique type of fungi that thrives on oak trees, often seen as a flat, irregularly shaped mass. It boasts a notable rusty-brown coloration and a tough, woody texture. Inonotus quercustris typically appears on the wood of weakened or dead trees, where it plays an important role in the ecosystem by helping to decompose the wood material.
Cap Diameter:
10 - 45 cm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Inonotus quercustris
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Attributes of Inonotus quercustris
Cap Diameter
10 - 45 cm
Cap
Cap 40 cm across; semicircular to fan-shaped to flat; yellow to orangish yellow to rusty brown
Cap Shape
Flat
Cap Surfaces
Velvety, Fibrillose-scaly
Flesh
Soft to tough; reddish brown
Spore Print Color
Yellowish brown
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
Orange
Growth Form
Solitary, Gregarious, Clustered
Nutrient Gathering
Parasitic
Substrate
Wood of Living Trees
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
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Habitat of Inonotus quercustris
Hardwood tree at the base of a ridge in a dense mixed hardwood forest
