Inonotus quercustris
Inonotus quercustris
A species of Inonotus.
Inonotus quercustris, a distinctive fungal species, flourishes on oak trees, commonly manifesting as a flattened, non-uniform growth. Its striking rusty-brown hue and robust, lignified consistency are characteristic. This fungus typically emerges on compromised or deceased arboreal matter, contributing significantly to the ecosystem's health by facilitating the decomposition of woody material.
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Attributes of Inonotus quercustris
Cap Diameter
10 - 45 cm
Cap
Cap 40 cm across; semicircular to fan-shaped to flat; yellow to orangish yellow to rusty brown
Cap Shape
Flat
Cap Surfaces
Velvety, Fibrillose-scaly
Flesh
Soft to tough; reddish brown
Spore Print Color
Yellowish brown
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
BrownYellowOrange
Growth Form
Solitary, Gregarious, Clustered
Nutrient Gathering
Parasitic
Substrate
Wood of Living Trees
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
Scientific Classification of Inonotus quercustris
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Hymenochaetales
Family
Hymenochaetaceae
Genus
Inonotus
Toxicity and Edibility of Inonotus quercustris
Is Inonotus quercustris Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
