Black tooth
A species of Stipitate hydnoid fungi Scientific name : Phellodon niger Genus : Stipitate hydnoid fungi
Black tooth, A species of Stipitate hydnoid fungi
Scientific name: Phellodon niger
Genus: Stipitate hydnoid fungi
Description
Black tooth grows in conifer forests where it often blends in with the forest floor. This mushroom may even be disguised, embedding itself into twigs and conifer needles as it grows. Contrary to its name, black tooth is gray-blue to gray in color and has thus been used to make gray dyes.
Colors
Brown
Black
Gray
White
Habitat
The black tooth is found in coniferous forests where it lives in a symbiotic relationship with conifers, particularly pines. It grows on the ground in moss and needle litter under its host tree.
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General Info
Habitat
The black tooth is found in coniferous forests where it lives in a symbiotic relationship with conifers, particularly pines. It grows on the ground in moss and needle litter under its host tree.
Growth Form
Gregarious
Sporocarp Height
1.5 inches
Cap Diameter
2 inches
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Mycorrhizal
Smell
Smell fenugreek or curry power when dried
Spore Print
White
Species Status
Widespread distribution in continental Europe
Distribution Area
North America,Europe,northern Asia
How to identify it?
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Thelephorales Family
Bankeraceae Genus
Stipitate hydnoid fungi Species
Black tooth