False Tinder Conk
Phellinus igniarius
Identification of Phellinus igniarius (False Tinder Conk)
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Caractéristiques clés
- Perennial
- woody
- shelf-like bracket structure
- Concentric growth rings visible in cross-section
- Rough
- brown to gray-black cap surface
- Pore surface tan to brown with minute pores
- Context often shows a distinct green layer (algal growth)
Couleur :
Brown (cap), Tan (pores), Yellow-brown/Green (context)
Odeur :
Earthy or musty; not distinctive
Mode de croissance :
Single
Environnement :
Wood (hardwood trees, living or dead)
Habitat et distribution
Habitat :
Deciduous forest, growing on trunks or stumps
Distribution :
Widespread across North America, common in Maryland
Saisonnalité :
Perennial (year-round)
Valeur économique
Demande du marché :
Low - used historically for tinder and traditional medicine
Gamme de prix :
N/A
Usage commercial :
None
Espèces similaires
Artist's Conk
Ganoderma applanatum
Différences clés :
- Pore surface bruises dark brown when scratched
- Context lacks the distinct green algal layer
Action recommandée
Do not attempt consumption; structure is woody and inedible.