Biology:Phellodon atratus

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Short description: Species of fungus

Phellodon atratus
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Scientific classification edit
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Basidiomycota
Class: Agaricomycetes
Order: Thelephorales
Family: Bankeraceae
Genus: Phellodon
Species:
P. atratus
Binomial name
Phellodon atratus
K.A.Harrison (1964)

Phellodon atratus is a species of tooth fungus in the family Bankeraceae. Found in North America, it was described as new to science in 1964 by Canadian mycologist Kenneth A. Harrison.[1] It occurs most frequently closer to the Pacific coast and under Sitka spruce.[2]

The cap is dark violet to black, sometimes making it difficult to see. The margins are usually lighter. The flesh is violet or blue-black.[2]

Phellodon melaleucus is similar, but appears more brownish, also staining brown.[2]

References

  1. Harrison KA. (1964). "New or little known North American stipitate Hydnums". Canadian Journal of Botany 42 (9): 1205–1233. doi:10.1139/b64-116. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Trudell, Steve; Ammirati, Joe (2009) (in en). Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest. Timber Press Field Guides. Portland, OR: Timber Press. pp. 233-234. ISBN 978-0-88192-935-5. https://books.google.com/books?id=WevHvt6Tr8kC. 

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q10626904 entry