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Sulphur Shelf

Laetiporus sulphureus

Photo by 1Sarah2
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Field Notes

Description:

Fungus growing out of a Live Oak. Appears to be where a limb had been removed some years ago. Note the splits in the bark. It is unknown if these were preexisting or if fungus growth causes them. Inland FL.

Habitat:

Dead / mature hardwoods. Under conifers. Spotted in northern FL, middle of the state.

Reference Links:

Encyclopedia of Life, Laetiporus sulphureus

Species ID Suggestions

hicken of the woods

Laetiporus sulphureus

Reference Link
CorduneanuVlad
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Comments (1)
1Sarah2
Thanks CorduneanuVlad for the ID. I have used the EOL name, but have placed the many other common names (including the one you suggested) in the tags.

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PublishedSeptember 3, 2011

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