Rusty gilled polypore
Gloeophyllum sepiarium
A species of Gloeophyllum. Also known as Conifer mazegill.
Gloeophyllum sepiarium, also known as the rusty gilled polypore, is a type of fungus frequently observed on deceased conifer timber and is a common sight in lumberyards. The area of active growth on its fruiting body is distinctively marked by a band of yellow, orange, or white color along its periphery. This particular species is deemed unsuitable for consumption.
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Attributes of Rusty gilled polypore
Cap Diameter
5 - 15 cm
Height
5 - 6 mm
Cap
Cap 12 cm across; irregularly bracket-shaped; bright yellowish, brown; surface distinctly hairy
Cap Shape
Convex
Cap Surfaces
Velvety, Fibrillose-scaly
Gills
Fusing; fairly close; yellow-brown, darker brown
Flesh
Corky; dark rusty brown, dark yellow-brown
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mild, non-distinctive woodland scent.
Body Color
BrownBlackYellowOrange
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Gregarious, Clustered
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Dead Woods
You can find Rusty gilled polypore by these plants
Spruces, Pines, Norway spruce
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland, Disturbed Lands
Species Status
Widely distributed
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Rusty gilled polypore
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Gloeophyllales
Family
Polypore Mushroom
Genus
Gloeophyllum
Toxicity and Edibility of Rusty gilled polypore
Is Rusty gilled polypore Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
