False Tinder Conk
Phellinus igniarius
Identification of Phellinus igniarius (False Tinder Conk)
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Caratteristiche Chiave
- 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)
Colore:
Brown (cap), Tan (pores), Yellow-brown/Green (context)
Odore:
Earthy or musty; not distinctive
Schema di Crescita:
Single
Ambiente:
Wood (hardwood trees, living or dead)
Habitat e Distribuzione
Habitat:
Deciduous forest, growing on trunks or stumps
Distribuzione:
Widespread across North America, common in Maryland
Stagionalità:
Perennial (year-round)
Valore Economico
Domanda di Mercato:
Low - used historically for tinder and traditional medicine
Fascia di Prezzo:
N/A
Uso Commerciale:
None
Specie Simili
Artist's Conk
Ganoderma applanatum
Differenze Chiave:
- Pore surface bruises dark brown when scratched
- Context lacks the distinct green algal layer
Azione Consigliata
Do not attempt consumption; structure is woody and inedible.