Filter Descriptions

Annual and perennial identify whether the fruiting of a decay fungus produces spores for a single growing season or part of a growing season (annual),

Most of the wood decay fungi are more common on genera or individual species of trees. Some have very wide host ranges. Common hosts are

The general location a wood decay fungus fruits on a tree is an aid to identification. Four locations are identified here including on the ground

Hardwood (syn. Angiosperm, broadleaf or deciduous) or Conifer (syn. Gymnosperm, evergreen, needled, coniferous) Host Most of the wood decay fungi are specific to either hardwood

The spore producing layer of wood decay fungi is called the hymenium. Each particular decay fungus species will produce one of the different types of

Shape and texture identify more closely the specific characteristics of Annual and Perennial fruiting structures. The categories reflect characteristics of mature conks, mushrooms or fruiting

The presence or absence of a stem (also called a stipe) can be an important identifying characteristic for some wood decay fungi. Most individual decay

Thickness (Context and pore layer of individual mushroom caps or conks; Not groups) The thickness of individual fruiting structures can be used to separate out

This rating reflects the likelihood of encountering any individual species on an urban tree. Several species can be found in most areas of the country