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Woolly Velvet Polypore - Onnia tomentosa This fungus is a plant pathogen, and causes root rot, primarily in spruce.<br />
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Woolly Velvet Polypore - Onnia tomentosa

This fungus is a plant pathogen, and causes root rot, primarily in spruce.

Habitat: Mixed forest

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''Onnia tomentosa'' is a species of fungus in the family Hymenochaetaceae commonly known as the woolly velvet polypore. It is frequently found in coniferous forests at higher altitudes, often growing in large groups, rather rare at lower altitudes. It is a plant pathogen, and causes tomentosus root rot, primarily in spruce.

Similar species: Hymenochaetales
Species identified by Christine Young
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Uploaded Sep 9, 2022. Captured Sep 14, 2021 09:27 in WELLS PUBLIC SAFETY BULDING, 1563 Post Rd, Wells, ME 04090, USA.
  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/166s
  • ISO1000
  • 100mm