Pycnoporellus fulgens
Pycnoporellus fulgens
A species of Pycnoporellus.
Pycnoporerellus fulgens is an uncommon fungus, reaching endangered status in various regions. It thrives on decaying wood, specifically spruce, and often parasitizes other fungi, notably Fomitopsis pinicola. Distinguishing Pycnoporellus fulgens from related species within its genus can be challenging.
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Attributes of Pycnoporellus fulgens
Cap Diameter
5 - 10 cm
Cap
5 - 10 cm; semicircular to fan-shaped; bright to dull orange, or orangish brown; velvety to finely hairy
Flesh
Thin; softly corky; creamy to pale orange
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
BrownOrange
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Dead Woods
You can find Pycnoporellus fulgens by these plants
Spruces, Norway spruce
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland, Mixed Woodland
Species Status
Widely distributed across North America
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Pycnoporellus fulgens
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Shelf fungi
Family
Bracket polypores
Genus
Pycnoporellus
Toxicity and Edibility of Pycnoporellus fulgens
Is Pycnoporellus fulgens Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
