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Oak Mazegill
Daedalea quercina
41.9007, -73.4772
Field Notes
Description:
Flat, fan-shaped fruiting bodies with amazingly intricate maze-like pores that were very deep, thick, and fuzzy. Sizes ranged from 5-10 cm wide.
Habitat:
Habitat: Growing on rotting wood in a mixed forest.
Notes:
The fruiting bodies of Daedalea quercina have some unusual uses. They can be used as a natural comb, especially for brushing horses with sensitive skin. In addition, the smoldering fruiting bodies may be used to anesthetize bees. This species has also been investigated for bioremediation, and for medicinal purposes.
Reference Links:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daedalea_quercina
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PublishedOctober 12, 2018
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