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| Serpula lacrimans |
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| (also known as Merulius lacrimans) |
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| Dry Rot |
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| F. Coniophoraceae |
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| O. Aphyllophorales |
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Mushroom Body
8-15 cm across, can grow to be 50 cm long
Semicircular, occassionally grows up and out (may have a short and stubby stalk)
Dark brown/black in center, edges white
Develops a musty odor |
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Spore Producing Surface
Spreads over almost entire surface, curved flaps
Pores Brown, not uniform |
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Spores
Corn shaped
Yellow
Spore Print Light Brown |
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Habitat
Dry or wet coniferous wood (inside and outside) |
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Season
June-January outdoors (all year indoors) |
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