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Oak Conk

Phellinus gilvus

Photo by RexFantastic
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43.0071, -85.6712

Field Notes

Description:

Decayed remnants of a polypore, shelf fungi found in a tree wound. It's tough and leathery with a red top, turning to orange and yellow near the edge. Bottom is porous.

Habitat:

Found this particular specimen in Comstock Riverside Park, which is full of hardwoods, conifers, and beeches. The park floods from time to time and can often be very marshy.

Notes:

Appears parasitic

Reference Links:

Phellinus gilvus - Information on Phellinus gilvus, Phellinus gilvus (MushroomExpert.Com)

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
Mark Ridgway
Welcome to Project Noah. Phellinus are definitely 'heart rot' fungi.

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PublishedApril 8, 2014

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