Sarcodontia spumea
Sarcodontia spumea
A species of Sarcodontia.
Sarcodontia spumea primarily thrives on decaying timber, contributing to the breakdown of felled trees and returning vital nutrients to the environment. This fungus possesses a unique appearance, featuring a creamy or yellowish, unevenly formed structure. Its most notable feature is its frothy or tooth-like surface, a common trait for species in its classification.
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Attributes of Sarcodontia spumea
Cap Diameter
5 - 15 cm
Cap
5 - 15 cm; fan-shaped, usually single; white to yellowish becoming ochraceous to olive-brown with age; upper surface felty
Stem
Lateral, rudimentary or absent
Flesh
Upper layer thin, lower one much thicker; upper layer soft, spongy, lower one hard, fibrous; white
Spore Print Color
White, cream or yellowish
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
BrownGreenYellowWhiteCream
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Clustered
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On wood
You can find Sarcodontia spumea by these plants
Spruces
Species Status
Widespread in Europe
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Sarcodontia spumea
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Shelf fungi
Family
Meruliaceae
Genus
Sarcodontia
Toxicity and Edibility of Sarcodontia spumea
Is Sarcodontia spumea Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
