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Crust Fungus

Irpex lacteus

Photo by Machi
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Field Notes

Description:

White, maze-like fungus encrusting the entire stick

Habitat:

On a long stick on the forest floor. The forest was mostly hardwoods and small forbs with very few shrubs

Reference Links:

Irpex lacteus - Wikipedia, Irpex lacteus (MushroomExpert.Com)

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Tukup
Ooooh. I think I saw some of this the last time out. Now I have to sift through all my fotos to see if it's the same. Thanks Machi.
Tukup
Weird. I would have thought it a lichen at first glance. MushroomExpert.com looks like a very helpful ID site too. Thanks Machi.

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Fungus in America

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PublishedApril 26, 2019

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