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Rusty gilled polypore

Gloeophyllum sepiarium

Photo by Brian38
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Field Notes

Description:

A reddish brown fungus with yellowish margins. Though it is called a polypore it has in intricate gill pattern underneath (pic2). Known to cause brown rot - wood decay. Not edible.

Habitat:

Spotted on lumber in the backyard.

Reference Links:

Gloeophyllum sepiarium - Wikipedia

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PublishedJanuary 14, 2018

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