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Wood Decay Fungi of Living Trees
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Inonotus hispidus
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Fungus Host: Hardwood
Seasonal Growth: Annual
Shape and Texture: Tough or leathery
Fruiting Location #1: Main trunk
Fruiting Location #2: Upper trunk-branches
Hymenium: Pores
Thickness: Thick 2 inches or more
Stem: Absent
Urban Commonality Rating: Common
Common Hosts #1: Oak
Common Hosts #2: None
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1. Habit showing fading conk and canker caused by Inonotus hispidus
Inonotus hispidus
2. Habit of Inonotus hispidus
Inonotus hispidus
6. Close up of faded conk showing canker caused by I. hispidus
Inonotus hispidus
3. Fresh fruiting
Inonotus hispidus
4. Closer view of top showing fine tomentum
Inonotus hispidus
5. Closer view of top
Inonotus hispidus