Trametes cinnabarina |
This gorgeous dried specimen measured 5 cm across. |
Formerly Pycnoporus cinnabarinus. These examples were found growing from a cherry log. Dingy orange upper surface; pore surface saffron red. Largest shown 3.5 inches (9cm) across. Monroe county, Clear Creek Trail; March. |
These mature examples deteriorated due to continuous wet conditions. Dry conditions will sometimes preserve the brilliant coloration of this shelf mushroom. |
November; Morgan-Monroe State Forest. Note white bloom on upper surface of these fresh specimens. |