Oak mazegill
Daedalea quercina
44.5137, 18.4729
Field Notes
Description:
Daedalea quercina is a species of mushroom in the Polyporales order. It is the type species of the genus Daedalea. Commonly known as the oak mazegill or maze-gill fungus, the specific epithet refers to the oak genus Quercus, upon which it frequently grows, causing a brown rot. It is found in Europe, Asia, Northern Africa and Australasia. Though inedible, it can be used as a natural comb and has been the subject of chemical research.
Habitat:
Daedalea quercina prefers to grow on Quercus species, it has also been found on the tree species Fagus grandifola, Fraxina americana, Juglans nigra, and Ulmus americana. It has been reported from nearly all European countries, following the pattern of oak distribution. It has also been reported in Northern Africa (Tunisia), Asia from Caucasus to India, and also Australia.
Notes:
Photos taken @ Bikodze, Bosnia & Herzegovina.
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