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Crust fungi

Phlebia sp

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Field Notes

Description:

This fungi forms irregular and wrinkled leathery crusts of some 2 to 5 cm in diameter; cream-beige in color.

Habitat:

This crust fungi was observed on a decaying beech log in our town park, wooded area.

Notes:

Many thanks to Christine Y, for a help in ID this fungus.

Reference Links:

Phlebia radiata - Wikipedia

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
Christine Y.
Nice spotting. Maybe some kind of crust fungus, like Phlebia sp. Photo #3 resembles Phlebia tremellosa. Could also be Phlebia radiate though, or another similar species. Or even something like wet rot (Coniophora puteana). Hope you can find an ID.

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PublishedOctober 2, 2017

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