Hexagonia hydnoides, also known as the hairy hexagonia, is a widely distributed species of bracket fungus in the Polyporaceae family. It is known to grow in tropical regions across the globe and to grow on dead wood tissues, particularly that of hardwoods. It is a plant pathogen and is largely saprophytic, decaying dead wood tissues.
From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Hairy Hexagonia 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.
Classification
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Phylum
- Basidiomycota
- Class
- Agaricomycetes
- Order
- Polyporales
- Family
- Polyporaceae
- Genus
- Hexagonia
- Species
- Hexagonia hydnoides
Found one? Take a photo and B.inomen will suggest what it is, free.
Check your photo