Scaly tooth
A species of Sarcodon Scientific name : Sarcodon squamosus Genus : Sarcodon
Scaly tooth, A species of Sarcodon
Scientific name: Sarcodon squamosus
Genus: Sarcodon
Description
Found in the pine forests of Europe and North America, the scaly tooth has a blue pigment that can be used to dye textiles. This large mushroom got its name, scaly tooth, from its coarse and scaly, brown cap. It has a mealy scent.
Colors
Brown
White
Purple
Habitat
Pines
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General Info
Habitat
Pines
Growth Form
Mycorrhizal
Sporocarp Height
4-8 cm
Cap Diameter
6-18 cm
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Mycorrhizal
Smell
Taste slightly bitter
Spore Print
Brown
Species Status
Frequent in northern Scotland, rarely in Britain.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Thelephorales Family
Bankeraceae Genus
Sarcodon Species
Scaly tooth