Coniophora puteana (commonly known as a cellar fungus) is a wet rot (specifically brown rot fungus belonging to the division Basidiomycota. It has the appearance of large brown patches surrounded by white edges typically found in humid areas on pine as well as hardwood.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Wet rot 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
- Boletales
- Family
- Coniophoraceae
- Genus
- Coniophora
- Species
- Coniophora puteana
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