Key Identification Features
- Peniophora quercina has no distinctive odour or taste, and is inedible.
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🍄 Identification Guide
How to Identify Peniophoraceae
Peniophoraceae is a fungus family in the Fungi kingdom, order Russulales, class Agaricomycetes. The family contains 6 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Peniophoraceae Species
Peniophora quercina (Pers.) Cooke
Peniophora quercina (Pers.) Cooke
Peniophora quercina is an inedible fungus that grows primarily on dead deciduous…
Peniophora albobadia (Schwein.) Boidin
Peniophora albobadia (Schwein.) Boidin
Peniophora albobadia is a saprobic crust fungus that grows on decaying hardwood …
Peniophora cinerea (Pers.) Cooke
Peniophora cinerea (Pers.) Cooke
Peniophora cinerea is a Peniophoraceae fungus pathogen of black walnut, found in…
Peniophora incarnata (Pers.) P.Karst.
Peniophora incarnata (Pers.) P.Karst.
Peniophora incarnata is a fungus species sometimes parasitized by the yellow bra…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Peniophoraceae?
Peniophoraceae funguss belong to the Russulales order in the Fungi kingdom. Peniophora quercina has no distinctive odour or taste, and is inedible. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Peniophoraceae?
Peniophoraceae is classified in the order Russulales, class Agaricomycetes, phylum Basidiomycota. The family contains 6 accepted species worldwide.
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