Violet-toothed polypore

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Trichaptum biforme

Violet-toothed polypore, a reference photo
Photo: kcthetc1 (inaturalist username of observer) · CC0 (licence)

Trichaptum biforme, commonly known as the violet-pored bracket fungus, purple tooth, or violet-toothed polypore, is a species of poroid fungus in the order Hymenochaetales.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Violet-toothed 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.

Easily confused with

Classification

Kingdom
Fungi
Phylum
Basidiomycota
Class
Agaricomycetes
Order
Hymenochaetales
Family
Hymenochaetaceae
Species
Trichaptum biforme

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