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Gleophyllum log is an inedible fungus that infects wood. It belongs to the class Agaricomycetes and the family Gleophylls. The parasite is most often found on coniferous and deciduous trees. Its features include growth throughout the year. The Latin name for the fungus is Gloeophyllum trabeum.
What does log gleophillum look like?
Gleophyllum log is distinguished by a narrow oblong cap, reaching a size of 10 cm. Adult specimens have a rough surface covered with bristles. The cap of young mushrooms is pubescent. The hymenophore is mixed, and the pores are quite small, with thin walls.
The color varies from brown to greyish. The flesh has a leathery texture and a reddish tint, the spores are cylindrical.
Most often, the fruits grow in groups, but sometimes they are found in a single copy.
Where and how to grow
Log gleophyllum grows almost everywhere except Antarctica. It is found not only in wildlife, but also on the surface of wooden houses. At the site of accumulation of fruiting bodies, brown rot is formed, which further leads to the destruction of the tree. In Our Country, they most often live in broad-leaved forests. The log species began to be called precisely because of the places of distribution. In France, the Netherlands, Latvia and the UK, it is listed in the Red Book.
Is the mushroom edible or not?
Log gleophyllum belongs to the category of inedible mushrooms. The smell is unexpressed.
Twins and their differences
In appearance, log gleophyllum is often confused with its counterparts. But experienced mushroom pickers can easily distinguish one species from another. After all, each of them has characteristic features.
Gleophyllum odorous
The twin’s hat can reach a diameter of 16 cm. It has a pillow-shaped or hoof-shaped shape. The surface of the hat is covered with growths. The degree of roughness is determined by the age of the fruiting body. The color is ocher or cream. The texture of the pulp is cork. The double got its name due to the characteristic anise aroma. It intensifies when the pulp is broken. The odorous gleophyllum is classified as an inedible mushroom.
Specimens living in the tropics settle on rough woods
Gleophyllum oblongata
The oblong gleophyllum most often inhabits stumps and fallen trees, but sometimes also occurs on deciduous trees. He loves well-lit places, so he can be found in clearings, conflagrations and close to human habitation. The twin’s cap has a triangular shape, reaching 12 cm in diameter. The fruiting body is distinguished by a leathery elastic structure.
In adult specimens, cracks may be present on the surface of the hat. The color varies from yellow to dirty gray. In some cases, there is a metallic sheen. A distinctive feature is the wavy edges, which may be slightly darker than the cap in color. The representative of this species is inedible, which is why it is strictly forbidden to eat.
The doppelgänger can hit barkless tree trunks
Daedaliopsis tuberosa
Dedaliopsis hilly (tinder tuberous) differs from the log predecessor in the variety of hymenophore and the appearance of the hat. Its diameter can reach 20 cm. A distinctive feature is a dry and bumpy surface covered with wrinkles. They divide the mushroom into color zones. The brim of the hat has a gray tint. Pores with their pattern resemble a labyrinth. Belongs to the group of inedible species.
Daedaliopsis tuberosa is in demand in pharmacology
Conclusion
Gleophyllum log is able to grow for 2-3 years. It covers diseased trees, contributing to their complete destruction. As they grow older, the appearance of the fruiting body may change.
