Rhodofomes roseus
Rhodofomes roseus
A species of Rhodofomes.
Rhodofomes roseus is a member of a fungal family recognized for its species possessing rigid, woody fruiting structures. Primarily found colonizing dead or decaying timber, this fungus serves a vital function in woodland environments by aiding in wood decomposition. It characteristically exhibits a somewhat pink hue and a porous underside from which spores mature and disseminate.
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Attributes of Rhodofomes roseus
Cap Diameter
5 - 10 cm
Height
2 - 8 cm
Cap
Pink, dark brown to gray-black; with velvety-hairy
Cap Shape
Convex
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Flesh
Pink to pink-brown
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Pleasantly floral-scented.
Body Color
BrownGrayPink
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic, Parasitic
Substrate
Dead Woods, Wood of Living Trees
You can find Rhodofomes roseus by these plants
Common douglas-fir, Engelmann spruce
Occurence Habitats
Coniferous Woodland
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Rhodofomes roseus
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Shelf fungi
Family
Bracket polypores
Genus
Rhodofomes
Toxicity and Edibility of Rhodofomes roseus
Is Rhodofomes roseus Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
