Armillaria ostoyae (synonym A. solidipes) is a pathogenic species of fungus in the family Physalacriaceae. It has decurrent gills and the stipe has a ring. The mycelium invades the sapwood of trees, and is able to disseminate over great distances under the bark or between trees in the form of black rhizomorphs ("shoestrings"). In most areas of North America, it can be distinguished from other Armillaria species by its cream-brown colors, prominent cap scales, and a well-developed ring.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Armillaria solidipes 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
- Armillaria ostoyae
- Armillaria gallica
- Armillaria cepistipes
- Armillaria sinapina
- Armillaria borealis
- Armillaria mellea
Classification
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Phylum
- Basidiomycota
- Class
- Agaricomycetes
- Order
- Agaricales
- Family
- Physalacriaceae
- Genus
- Armillaria
- Species
- Armillaria solidipes
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