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Log gleophyllum is an inedible fungus that infects wood. It belongs to the class Agaricomycetes and the Gleophylaceae family. The parasite is most often found on coniferous and deciduous trees. Its features include growth throughout the year. The Latin name for the fungus is Gloeophyllum trabeum.
What does log gleophyllum look like?
Log gleophyllum is distinguished by a narrow oblong cap, up to 10 cm in size. Adult specimens have a rough surface covered with bristles. The cap of young mushrooms is pubescent. The hymenophore is mixed, and the pores are small enough, with thin walls.
The color ranges from brown to grayish. The pulp has a leathery structure and a reddish tinge, the spores are cylindrical.
Most often, fruits grow in groups, but sometimes they are found in a single copy.
Where and how it grows
Log gleophyllum grows almost everywhere except Antarctica. It is found not only in wildlife, but also on the surface of wooden houses. At the place of accumulation of fruit bodies, brown rot is formed, which further leads to the destruction of the tree. In Russia, they most often live in deciduous forests. The log species began to be called precisely because of the places of distribution. In France, the Netherlands, Latvia and Great Britain, it is listed in the Red Book.
Is the mushroom edible or not
Log gleophyllum belongs to the category of inedible mushrooms. The smell is not expressed.
Doubles and their differences
In appearance, log gleophyllum is often confused with its counterparts. But experienced mushroom pickers can easily distinguish one species from another. After all, each of them has characteristic features.
Gleophyllum odorous
The double's hat can reach a diameter of 16 cm. It has a cushion or hoof shape. The surface of the hat is covered with growths. The degree of roughness is determined by the age of the fruiting body. The color is ocher or cream. Cork pulp texture. The double got its name due to its characteristic aniseed aroma. It intensifies when the pulp is broken. Odorous gleophyllum is classified as an inedible mushroom.
Instances that live in the tropics settle on coarse woods
Gleophyllum oblong
The oblong gleophyllum most often inhabits stumps and dead woods, but sometimes it also occurs on deciduous trees. He loves well-lit places, so he can be found in clearings, conflagrations and near human habitation. The cap of the twin has a triangular shape, reaching 12 cm in diameter. The fruit body is distinguished by a leathery elastic structure.
In adult specimens, cracks may be present on the surface of the hat. The color ranges from yellow to off-gray. In some cases, a metallic sheen is present. A distinctive feature is the wavy edges, which may be slightly darker in color than the cap.A representative of this species is inedible, which is why it is strictly forbidden to eat.
The twin can hit fast-moving tree trunks
Dedaliopsis tuberous
Dedaliopsis tuberous (tinder fungus tuberous) differs from the log predecessor in the variety of hymenophores and in the appearance of the hat. Its diameter can reach 20 cm. A distinctive feature is a dry and bumpy surface covered with wrinkles. They divide the mushroom into color zones. The border of the hat has a gray tint. The pores with their pattern resemble a labyrinth. Belongs to the group of inedible species.
Dedaliopsis tuberous is in demand in pharmacology
Conclusion
Log gleophyllum can grow for 2-3 years. He covers diseased trees, contributing to their complete destruction. As they grow older, the appearance of the fruiting body may change.
