Fomitopsis schrenkii
(Red Belted Conk, Fomitopsis pinicola)

Habitat

Grows on conifers.

Description

This is a very common polypore in Colorado. It is one of the more abundant ones. They can be used to make paper. Studies have also shown that this fungus is high in antioxidants and cancer fighting properties in the extracts of Fomitopsis. Even more so than Gamoderma and Agarikon species.

Location

Colorado

Spore Print

Pale Yellow

Edibility

Inedible

Color

Orange / White

Last Updated

Feb 05 2023 01:02 PM

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