Split gill
A species of Schizophyllum, Also known as Gillies Scientific name : Schizophyllum commune Genus : Schizophyllum
Split gill, A species of Schizophyllum
Also known as:
Gillies
Scientific name: Schizophyllum commune
Genus: Schizophyllum
Photo By Alexey Sergeev (asergeev) , used under CC-BY-SA-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original 
Description
Split gill(Schizophyllum commune) can be found across the globe. Uniquely, it is the only mushroom species known to display the capability to retract by movement. It is considered inedible, although not necessarily toxic. Furthermore, it is not recommended to smell this species, as the spores are capable of sprouting and growing in nasal passages.
Colors
Brown
Gray
White
Habitat
The split gill grows in deciduous woods and wooded areas. It is a mushroom-forming fungus that prefers rotten wood, so it's often found on deadwood, fallen branches, or even cut timber.
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People often ask
General Info
Toxicity
Split gill is a species typically found in variable environments, in various seasons. Recognized by its unique morphology, caution is advised due to its allergenic properties.
Edibility
The split gill is a small mushroom with a rubbery texture but a fairly bland taste. In spite of these traits, these mushrooms are fairly popular in tropical areas, where their rubbery durability is actually seen as a plus. In northeastern India, they are popularly incorporated into paankam, a sort of savory pancake. They are also quite popular in tropical parts of Mexico.
Habitat
The split gill grows in deciduous woods and wooded areas. It is a mushroom-forming fungus that prefers rotten wood, so it's often found on deadwood, fallen branches, or even cut timber.
Growth Form
Solitary, clustered
Sporocarp Height
0.25 inches
Cap Diameter
1.5 inches
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Saprophytic
Substrate
On wood
Smell
Odor not distinctive
Spore Print
White
Species Status
Widely distributed
Distribution Area
North America,Europe,Africa,Central and South America,Asia,Australia,New Zealand
How to identify it?
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Gilled fungi Family
Schizophyllaceae Genus
Schizophyllum Species
Split gill 
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