Beeswax bracket
Ganoderma pfeifferi
A species of Artist's bracket and allies.
The Fomitopsis pinicola, also known as the Red Belted Polypore, is a resilient, lignified fungus frequently observed growing on various hardwood tree species. It possesses a characteristic reniform cap with a lustrous, shellacked surface, displaying hues that vary from russet to ebony. This persistent fungus forms prominent concentric color bands as it matures, discharging its spores from pores situated on its lower surface.
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Attributes of Beeswax bracket
Cap Diameter
10 - 50 cm
Cap
10 - 50 cm long, 7 - 20 cm wide, 5 - 10 cm thick; console-shaped; red or purple-brown, edge yellow-brown
Cap Surfaces
Slimy or slightly sticky, Fibrillose-scaly
Flesh
Chestnut brown
Spore Print Color
Chocolate brown
Odor
Sweet, reminiscent of honey or beeswax.
Body Color
BrownYellowRedPurple
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Scattered, Clustered
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic, Parasitic
Substrate
Wood of Living Trees, Dead Woods
You can find Beeswax bracket by these plants
European beech, Oaks
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
Species Status
Very rare in Germany
Endangered Species
Yes
Scientific Classification of Beeswax bracket
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Shelf fungi
Family
Ganodermataceae
Genus
Artist's bracket and allies
Toxicity and Edibility of Beeswax bracket
Is Beeswax bracket Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
