Fomitopsis pinicola, is a stem-decay fungus. Its conk (fruit body) is known as the red-belted conk or red-belted bracket. The species is common throughout temperate Eurasia. It is a decay fungus that serves as a small-scale disturbance agent in coastal rainforest ecosystems. It influences stand structure and succession in temperate rainforests. It performs essential nutrient cycling functions in forests. It is also a key producer of brown rot residues that are stable soil components in coniferous forest ecosystems.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Red-banded Polypore being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Phylum
- Basidiomycota
- Class
- Agaricomycetes
- Order
- Polyporales
- Family
- Fomitopsidaceae
- Genus
- Fomitopsis
- Species
- Fomitopsis pinicola
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