Perenniporia fraxinea is a mushroom species that usually grows on dead or dying hardwood trees. It's known for having a tough, woody texture, often appearing shelf-like with a pale to rust-brown upper surface. This important wood decay agent plays a role in nutrient cycling by breaking down the wood components in forest ecosystems.
Cap Diameter:
5 - 30 cm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
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Common Questions
General Info About Perenniporia fraxinea
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Attributes of Perenniporia fraxinea
Cap Diameter
5 - 30 cm
Cap
40 cm across; fungal bracket; whitish when young, and turns dark brown or blackish with age
Flesh
Hard, fibrous, densely zonated; cream to light ochre
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
Brown
Black
White
Flesh Bruises
Discolor to brown
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Clustered
Nutrient Gathering
Parasitic
Substrate
On wood
You can find Perenniporia fraxinea by these plants:
Oaks, Ashes
Species Status
Rare
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Perenniporia fraxinea
Ash trees
Scientific Classification of Perenniporia fraxinea
