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Violet-toothed polypore

Trichaptum biforme

A species of Trichaptum

This inedible shelf or bracket fungus grows in overlapping clusters and layers on hardwood stumps and fallen logs. It also causes a sapwood rot in standing trees. Check under the violet-toothed polypore's cap for its secret lilac-shaded pore surface studded with descending “teeth.”

Cap Diameter:

1 - 7 cm

Odor:

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

General Info About Violet-toothed polypore

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Attributes of Violet-toothed polypore

Cap Diameter

1 - 7 cm

Height

5 - 50 mm

Cap

Up to 6 cm across, 3 mm thick; semicircular, kidney-shaped; with zones of whitish to grayish white colors; smooth

Cap Shape

Convex

Cap Surfaces

Fibrillose-scaly

Flesh

Tough and leathery; whitish

Spore Print Color

White

Odor

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

Body Color

Gray

White

Purple

Flesh Bruises

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

Growth Form

Clustered

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

Dead Woods

Occurence Habitats

Deciduous Woodland

Species Status

Most commonly in eastern North America.

Endangered Species

How to Identify Violet-toothed polypore

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Habitat of Violet-toothed polypore

The violet-toothed polypore grows in the forest environments of North America during late spring, summer, and fall. It is an active part of wood's decomposition process, so it is frequently found growing on hardwood logs and stumps.

Scientific Classification of Violet-toothed polypore

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Hymenochaetales

Family

Genus

Trichaptum

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Tips for Finding Violet-toothed polypore

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What are Some Tips for Finding Violet-toothed polypore

Search near fallen or decomposing hardwood trees, where violet-toothed polypore frequently grows.
Investigate stumps and logs, especially where the wood shows signs of decay.
Look for clusters of mushrooms, since violet-toothed polypore commonly grow in overlapping groups.
Scan for violet-toothed polypore's distinctive features, like their fan-shaped caps, to identify them easily amidst forest litter.
Explore consistently throughout different areas as violet-toothed polypore can be found in a variety of hardwood-rich habitats.