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Ochre spreading tooth

Steccherinum ochraceum

A species of Steccherinum

The ochre spreading tooth is a crust fungus that resembles a polypore fungus from a distance, but unlike polypores that have tubes on their undersides, this fungus has tiny, tightly-packed spines. It is an important decomposer of dead trees, as it decomposes the woody debris in order to gain nutrients.

Cap Diameter:

5 - 40 mm

Odor:

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

General Info About Ochre spreading tooth

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Attributes of Ochre spreading tooth

Cap Diameter

5 - 40 mm

Cap

Cap 4 cm across; circular, shelf-like; ochre, greyish-orange

Stem

Stem 8 mm long, 2 mm thick; grayish to brownish or whitish

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Stem Surfaces

Smooth

Flesh

Tough; leathery; whitish

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

White

Odor

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

Body Color

Brown

Gray

White

Flesh Bruises

The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.

Growth Form

Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

Dead Woods

You can find Ochre spreading tooth by these plants:

European beech, Oaks

Occurence Habitats

Deciduous Woodland, Coniferous Woodland

Species Status

Widely distributed

Endangered Species

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Habitat of Ochre spreading tooth

Ochre spreading tooth is typically found growing on deadwood, especially hardwoods, and less frequently on coniferous wood. It prefers fallen logs, stumps, and branches.

Scientific Classification of Ochre spreading tooth

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Shelf fungi

Family

Meruliaceae

Genus

Steccherinum

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What are Some Tips for Finding Ochre spreading tooth

Search around fallen hardwood logs or stumps as ochre spreading tooth often grows on such substrates.
Look for gregarious groups of ochre spreading tooth rather than solitary specimens.
Inspect deadwood, paying close attention to sticks and logs for the presence of ochre spreading tooth.
Investigate the surrounding area of dead oaks, as these are commonly associated with ochre spreading tooth.

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