Willow bracket
Phellinus igniarius
A species of Phellinus. Also known as Iqmik, Flecked-flesh polypore.
The willow bracket, a sturdy, woody, conk-shaped fungus, emerges from both deceased and living hardwood trees, with a particular affinity for willows (as its name suggests). Although completely unpalatable, this fungus serves a valuable purpose. It's also known as the fire sponge because, when torn apart, the willow bracket acts as an excellent tinder.
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Attributes of Willow bracket
Cap Diameter
5 - 20 cm
Height
10 - 40 cm
Cap
5 - 20 cm in diameter; grayish brown pores
Flesh
Reddish brown
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
BrownBlackGray
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Clustered
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic, Parasitic
Substrate
Wood of Living Trees, Dead Woods
You can find Willow bracket by these plants
Willows, Grey willow, Goat willow
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
Species Status
Uncommon
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Willow bracket
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Hymenochaetales
Family
Hymenochaetaceae
Genus
Phellinus
Toxicity and Edibility of Willow bracket
Is Willow bracket Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
