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Phellinopsis conchata

A species of Phellinopsis

Phellinopsis conchata belongs to a group of fungi known for their hard, woody growths often found on dead or dying trees. This mushroom typically appears as a tough, shelf-like structure with a brown to dark brown color. It helps in breaking down the wood of the trees it grows on, playing a crucial role in forest ecosystems by recycling nutrients.

Cap Diameter:

4 - 15 cm

Odor:

Mildly pleasant, nondescript mushroom scent.

General Info About Phellinopsis conchata

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Attributes of Phellinopsis conchata

Cap Diameter

4 - 15 cm

Height

2 - 11 cm

Cap

4 - 15 cm wide; dimidiate, semicircular to conchoidal, flat, convex to irregular; yellowish brown, dark brown, greyish brown, black-brown to black; glabrous, very uneven, bumpy, rough

Flesh

Up to 4 mm thick; hard-woody, azone; yellowish brown to reddish

Spore Print Color

Pale yellowish

Odor

Mildly pleasant, nondescript mushroom scent.

Body Color

Brown

Black

Yellow

Gray

Flesh Bruises