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Orchard toothcrust

Sarcodontia crocea

Orchard toothcrust typically grows on dead or dying wood, particularly favoring fruit trees. This species features a striking orange to yellow hue and has a soft, tooth-like structure on its surface, which helps distinguish it from other fungi. It plays a vital role in decomposing wood and contributing to nutrient cycling in its ecosystem.

Odor:

When young and fresh,the Apple Tooth is said to smell of pineapple,though the smell becomes rather sickly with age and is then often described as unpleasant

General Info About Orchard toothcrust

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Attributes of Orchard toothcrust

Height

2 - 13 cm

Cap

the surface is partly covered in waxy,conical spines,but may also have non-spiny sterile areas and a wide margin

Odor

When young and fresh,the Apple Tooth is said to smell of pineapple,though the smell becomes rather sickly with age and is then often described as unpleasant

Growth Form

Gregarious, Clustered

You can find Orchard toothcrust by these plants:

Spruces

Species Status

Vulnerable