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Wood Decay Fungi of Living Trees
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Grifola frondosa
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Fungus Host: Hardwood
Seasonal Growth: Annual
Shape and Texture: Fleshy mushroom
Fruiting Location #1: Ground-root
Fruiting Location #2: Buttress roots or base-butt
Hymenium: Pores
Thickness: Moderate 1/2 to 2 inches
Stem: Absent
Urban Commonality Rating: Common
Common Hosts #1: Oak
Common Hosts #2: None
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1. Fruiting on oak note other fungus on right
Grifola frondosa
1I. After root crown excavation
Grifola frondosa
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA
Grifola frondosa
3. Grey brown coloraiton
Grifola frondosa
3I. After air excavation showing fruiting attached to root
Grifola frondosa
4. Developing mushrooms
Grifola frondosa
OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA
Grifola frondosa
5. White interior or context
Grifola frondosa
6. White pore surface with small pores
Grifola frondosa