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Dyer's Polypore
Phaeolus schweinitzii
33.971, -83.7299
Field Notes
Description:
Fungus approximately 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) diameter, with a single stem. Cap circular, depressed in center, with concentric zones of brown and a cream-yellow margin. Cap surface ‘velvet.’ Margin bruised brown.
Pore surface gold-brown, with slot-like pores; bruises brown.
Stains black with KOH (3%), cherry red and then turning black immediately.
Habitat:
This species grows on wood with a preference for conifers. It appeared to be growing in soil. It was growing approximately 4 feet (1.2m) from a pine tree stump; assumed to be growing on submerged roots.
Reference Links:
Phaeolus schweinitzii (MushroomExpert.Com)
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PublishedJanuary 23, 2017
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