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Inonotus dryadeus

Weeping conk

Description

The fungus forms annual, relatively massive fruiting bodies on the stumps of living trees, frequently growing close to the ground. The surface of the fruiting body is leathery, brown to dark brown, and pubescent to felt-like. The border of the fruiting body is ocher to white. The pores are pale yellow, and the entire fruiting body turns darker with age. Drops of yellowish-brown liquid form on the surface of fruiting bodies and pores. The fungus causes white heartwood rot on the roots and lower parts of the trunk, but it does not reach the upper parts of the trunk.

Symptom

Presence of annual brown-brown fruiting bodies, mainly on the basis of the stem.

Tree Species: Oak, Fir

Part of a plant- attacked: Tree trunk, Roots

Pest significance: Less harmful

Pest Category: Fungi

Invasive Species: No

Present in EU: Yes

Last observations

There are a total of 2 observations of the species in the system

Inonotus dryadeus Weeping conk
Š. Tartaľ
Number of votes: 0
Published: 17.11.2022