• Source: Albatrellus confluens

Albatrellus confluens is a species of fungus in the family Albatrellaceae. It is commonly referred to as fused polypore. It is similar to ovinus, but bitter and with age tend to salmon color.




Description


The top of the cap is a white to whitish-grey/brown, depending on age. The pores attach to the underside of the cap and continue partway down the stipe. When heated, the mushroom can become a green-yellow color.
This mushroom also produces Grifolin, an anticancer molecule.
The species is inedible.




Possible confusions






See also


Albatrellus subrubescens




References






External links


Media related to Albatrellus confluens at Wikimedia Commons
Albatrellus confluens in Index Fungorum
Albatrellus confluens in MycoBank.

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• Albatrellus confluens
• Albatrellus
• Albatrellus subrubescens
• Grifolin
• Confluentic acid
• List of fungi by conservation status
• Tyromyces pulcherrimus