Albatrellus avellaneus is a species of fungus in the family Albatrellaceae. Found in the United States and Canada, it was described by Czech mycologist Zdeněk Pouzar in 1972. It is associated with conifers such as western hemlock and spruce.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Albatrellus avellaneus 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
- Albatrellus subrubescens — considered toxic
- Albatrellus ovinus
- Hydnum washingtonianum
- Albatrellopsis confluens
Classification
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Phylum
- Basidiomycota
- Class
- Agaricomycetes
- Order
- Russulales
- Family
- Albatrellaceae
- Genus
- Albatrellus
- Species
- Albatrellus avellaneus
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