Ascomycetes | Basidiomycetes | Classifications | Fruit Body Structure | Slime Molds
Steriaceae
Hyphodontia Sambuci
Found at Te Mata Trust Park, Havelock North on September 29th, 2000. Growing
on a dead log.
This fungus can be found year round and plays a major role in the decay and
break down of tree litter.
It coats the outside surface of the host like a crust and at a closer look
appears to have tiny spines all over it's surface.
Colour white and surface is quite lumpy
Edibility: Not edible!!
WARNING
Different people react differently to different mushrooms.
NEVER eat a wild mushroom without being 100% sure it is safe to do so.
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Last Update
17 Feb 2007