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Split Gills

Schizophyllum commune

Photo by Christine Y.
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Field Notes

Description:

Delicate fruiting bodies that were 5-15mm wide. They had fuzzy, white upper surfaces and gill-like folds on the under surfaces. The gills ranged in color from white to brown depending on age.

Habitat:

Growing on rotting wood in a mostly deciduous forest.

Reference Links:

Schizophyllum commune - Wikipedia

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Comments (1)
maplemoth662
Two, beautiful photos....very pretty colors....

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PublishedFebruary 19, 2018

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