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Species
Chondrostereum purpureum, (Fr.) Pouz
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Description

Fungus Type
polypore 
Habitat
 
Substrate

Growing on the cut face of a hemlock log (TSHE).

 
Fruiting Body

Effused-reflexed - mostly resupinate, but w/ a small overhanging ledge. Parchment-like, thin (<0.5 mm).

20 mm long x 12 mm tall; shelf 3 mm.

Dark layer between sterile and fertile surfaces appears as a black line in cross-section.

 
Fertile Surface

Appears banded. Vinaceous, smooth, with a white outer opaque sheen. Edge whiter to pink. Most outer edge concolorous with the light parts of the sterile surface.

No staining.

 
Sterile Surface

Zonate. Mostly creamy gray-white, but with bands of chocolate brown showing through from below. Adpressed tomentose.

 
Stipe

 
Micro

Spores: elliptical; 7-10 µm x 3 µm

Cystidia: 5-18 microns past hymenium

 
Comments

Look for the dark band central band in cross-section and the purple vinaceous coloration of the fertile surface.

 

Representative Photos


2004-12-26 - 1250

2004-12-26 - 1251

2005-01-13 - 1766

2005-01-13 - 1767

2005-01-13 - 1768

2005-01-13 - 1769

2005-01-13 - 1770

2005-01-13 - 1772

2005-01-13 - 1773


 

2 Collections for Shadow Lake Bog Macrofungi Survey

Photos Collection Number v Location Project
2004-12-26-SLB-CM-03 SLB-Boardwalk Shadow Lake Bog Macrofungi Survey
14  2004-12-26-SLB-CM-01 SLB-Boardwalk Shadow Lake Bog Macrofungi Survey