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Today's challange, fungus

16 years ago

After last winter's freeze in Houston I lost a medium Woodyetia palm. Rather than dig it out I chose to observe its decomposition. The pictured fungus has been growing throughout the summer on the east side of the trunk. Any idea what species it is?

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lycopus
16 years ago
A few possibilities include species of Crepidotus or Schizophyllum. If the gills feel a bit sticky and glow in the dark it could be Panellus stipticus.
houstonpat
Original Author
16 years ago
Many thanks lycopus I'll further research. I appreciate being pointed in the right direction.
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