Nigroporus vinosus primarily grows on hardwood trees like sweet gum and oaks, where it causes white rot. This mushroom is distinguishable for its cap, which is an attractive purple color that gradually fades to brown. It has small pores that make it stand out from other species in the genus.
Cap Diameter:
3 - 22 cm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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Tips for Finding
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Common Questions
General Info About Nigroporus vinosus
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Attributes of Nigroporus vinosus
Cap Diameter
3 - 22 cm
Cap
Cap 4 - 20 cm across; flat, kidney-shaped; brown
Cap Shape
Flat, Depressed
Cap Surfaces
Velvety, Fibrillose-scaly
Flesh
Thin; leathery; pinkish brown; unchanging when sliced
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
Brown
Purple
Pink
Growth Form
Solitary, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Dead Woods
You can find Nigroporus vinosus by these plants:
Willow oak
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland, Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Widespread but not common
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Habitat of Nigroporus vinosus
Nigroporus vinosus is found on decaying wood of hardwoods, such as oaks, and less frequently, on conifers.
