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Gilled Polypore
Lenzites betulina
33.9677, -83.7276
Field Notes
Description:
Turkey-tail fungus imitator.
Caps up to 7.5 cm across and 2.5 cm wide; velvety to smooth; semicircular- to kidney-shaped; forming rosettes on top of log; concentric zones of white, browns, and grays; radially bumpy and ridged.
Gills white to grayish; complete and partial gills; sharp in mature brackets (#5) and thick in immature brackets (#6); up to 4-5 mm deep.
Stem. None.
KOH. Does not stain.
Habitat:
Growing on top, sides, and ends of fallen pine logs in moist, humid area under open mixed hardwood/pine woods near lake shore.
Reference Links:
Lenzites betulina (MushroomExpert.Com)
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PublishedSeptember 15, 2015
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