Schrenk's Red-Belt Conk

Fomitopsis schrenkii is a newly isolated species from the genus Fomitopsis. Previously thought to be identical to the red-belted conk, DNA analysis shows it is in fact a distinct species. This species is named after Herman von Schrenk, a respected name in forest pathology. It occurs most frequently in the Southwestern United States, and has a somewhat limited range. It prefers coniferous trees and rarely associates on hardwoods. This substrate preference and location range is most helpful in distinguishing F. schrenkii from its close relative, F. mounceae.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Schrenk's Red-Belt Conk 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

• Fomitopsis mounceae
• Fomitopsis pinicola
• Fomitopsis ochracea
• Laricifomes officinalis

Classification

Kingdom

Fungi

Phylum

Basidiomycota

Class

Agaricomycetes

Order

Polyporales

Family

Fomitopsidaceae

Genus

Fomitopsis

Species

Fomitopsis schrenkii

More species