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Sulphur Shelf

Laetiporus sulphureus

Description:

Fungus growing out of a Live Oak. Appears to be where a limb had been removed some years ago. Note the splits in the bark. It is unknown if these were preexisting or if fungus growth causes them. Inland FL.

Habitat:

Dead / mature hardwoods. Under conifers. Spotted in northern FL, middle of the state.

1 Species ID Suggestions

hicken of the woods
Laetiporus sulphureus Laetiporus sulphureus


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1 Comment

1Sarah2
1Sarah2 12 years ago

Thanks CorduneanuVlad for the ID. I have used the EOL name, but have placed the many other common names (including the one you suggested) in the tags.

1Sarah2
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1Sarah2

Gainesville, Florida, USA

Spotted on Sep 1, 2011
Submitted on Sep 3, 2011

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