Rhodofomes cajanderi
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Rhodofomes cajanderi is a widely distributed species of bracket fungus. Commonly known as the rosy conk due to its rose-colored pore surface, it causes a disease called a brown pocket rot in various conifer species.[1]
Description
Rhodofomes cajanderi is a perennial shelf fungus.[1] It may be identified by its small-to-medium-sized, fleshy, tough fruit-body, with a downy or crust-like top.[2] It grows to around Template:Cvt wide.[3] The top surface is a pink colour becoming to grey, brown, or black, with a clear margin.[1]
The inside of the conk and the bottom are a rosy pink colour.[1] The body of the fungus is rigid and can grow up to 1 cm thick.[1] There are 3–5 round pores per millimeter.[1] It produces a whitish spore print.[4] It is inedible.[5]
Similar species
This species of polypore is morphologically similar to its relative, Rhodofomes roseus. Other similar species include Fomitopsis pinicola, Ganoderma lucidum, G. oregonense, and Rhodonia placenta.[3]
Distribution and habitat
It is widespread in western North America, with more prevalence in southern climates.[1] It has a particular preference for higher-altitude spruce forests.[1]
See also
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