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Hoof Conk

Phellinus everhartii

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Field Notes

Description:

Hoof Conk
(Fomes everhartii)
Identifi cation: Woody, hoof-shaped, brown to black and crusty upper
surface, rusty brown interior
Season of fruiting: Perennial
Ecosystem function: White heart rot
Edibility: Inedible

Habitat:

Fungal note: Common on oaks, this fungus can cause large economic

Reference Links:

http://www.fs.fed.us/nrs/pubs/gtr/gtr_nrs79.pdf

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PublishedOctober 22, 2013

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