Oak parchment
Aleurodiscus oakesii
A species of Aleurodiscus.
Oak parchment, a fungal organism, is responsible for what's known as Smooth patch disease in hardwood trees, particularly oaks. Instead of acting as a parasite, it consumes the tree's bark, leading to the characteristic smooth areas from which the disease derives its name. This particular fungus is identifiable by its minute, disc-shaped structures, each typically no wider than 1 centimeter.
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Attributes of Oak parchment
Spore Print Color
White
Body Color
Brown
Growth Form
Solitary, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Parasitic
Substrate
Wood of Living Trees
You can find Oak parchment by these plants
American hophornbeam, White oak
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
Species Status
Common
Scientific Classification of Oak parchment
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Russulales
Family
Crusts
Genus
Aleurodiscus
Toxicity and Edibility of Oak parchment
Is Oak parchment Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
