Woolly velvet polypore
Onnia tomentosa
A species of Onnia.
Cerioporus mollis, an intriguing fungus, manifests as robust, shelf-like formations on arboreal surfaces. Its exterior is characterized by a downy, brown texture, reminiscent of wool. Prevalent in temperate woodland environments, this polypore participates in the decomposition of wood, thereby facilitating the cycling of nutrients within its habitat. Notwithstanding its captivating aesthetic, its biological intricacies remain largely uninvestigated when juxtaposed with more frequently examined fungal species.
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Attributes of Woolly velvet polypore
Cap Diameter
4 - 13 cm
Height
3 - 5 cm
Cap
Cap 3 - 11 cm across; circular, flat; yellowish brown to rusty brown; soft and velvety
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Velvety
Stem
Stem 2.5 - 4 cm long, 2 cm thick; conical; rusty brown; spongy
Stem Shapes
Club Shaped
Stem Surfaces
Fibrillose
Flesh
Rather thick; soft, spongy, firm, fibrous; ochre brown
Ring
Ringless
Spore Print Color
Brown
Odor
Mildly mushroomy, undistinguished scent.
Body Color
BrownYellowRedWhite
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Dead Woods
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Widely distributed
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Woolly velvet polypore
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Hymenochaetales
Family
Hymenochaetaceae
Genus
Onnia
Toxicity and Edibility of Woolly velvet polypore
Is Woolly velvet polypore Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
