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Lentinellus castoreus

A species of Lentinellus

Lentinellus castoreus belongs to a family known for distinctive fruiting bodies that often resemble corals or spines rather than typical mushroom caps. Lentinellus castoreus typically grows in wooded areas, particularly on decaying conifer logs. It displays a unique ecology by breaking down the wood's tough lignin. Lentinellus castoreus has distinguishing features such as a tough texture and an appearance that can vary depending on environmental factors.

Cap Diameter:

10 - 15 cm

Odor:

Mildly woodsy, non-distinctive scent.

General Info About Lentinellus castoreus

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Attributes of Lentinellus castoreus

Cap Diameter

10 - 15 cm

Cap

Cap 10 - 15 cm long, 5 - 10 cm wide; heavy; yellow-gray to reddish-brown, change to brown-brushed at the base; smooth

Cap Surfaces

Smooth

Gills

Broad, crowded; off-white

Stem

Stem absent or if present, short and lateral

Flesh

Tough

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

White

Odor

Mildly woodsy, non-distinctive scent.

Body Color

Brown

Yellow

Red

Gray

Flesh Bruises

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

Growth Form

Gregarious, Clustered

Substrate

On wood

Species Status

Uncommon

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Habitat of Lentinellus castoreus

On fallen trunks of birch and spruce

Scientific Classification of Lentinellus castoreus

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Russulales

Family

Auriscalpiaceae

Genus

Lentinellus

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