Yellow porecrust
Antrodia xantha
A species of Antrodia.
The yellow porecrust is recognizable by its yellowish top and a visible, crusty surface covered in tiny pores, a characteristic that led to its name. It forms layered colonies, growing on the decaying stumps of both hardwoods and conifers. When fresh or dried, it emits a faintly sweet scent.
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Attributes of Yellow porecrust
Flesh
Soft, chalky; whitish
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
YellowCream
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Nutrient Gathering
Parasitic
Substrate
On wood
You can find Yellow porecrust by these plants
Spruces
Species Status
Infrequent
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Yellow porecrust
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Shelf fungi
Family
Bracket polypores
Genus
Antrodia
Toxicity and Edibility of Yellow porecrust
Is Yellow porecrust Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
