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Split Gills - Schizophyllum commune Large fruiting bodies with a lovely pinkish tan hue. Most were 3-4 cm wide with a hairy, white upper surface and gill-like folds on the under surface. Although it is considered inedible in the United States and Europe, this species is widely consumed in other parts of the world. Also, it may have immunomodulatory, antifungal, and antiviral properties.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Growing on rotting wood in a mixed forest.<br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/69279/split_gills_-_schizophyllum_commune.html" title="Split Gills - Schizophyllum commune"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/69279_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=qDwoaDdF671SbKXRN1FPb4ITUrU%3D" width="200" height="150" alt="Split Gills - Schizophyllum commune Large fruiting bodies with a lovely pinkish tan hue. Most were 3-4 cm wide with a hairy, white upper surface and gill-like folds on the under surface. Although it is considered inedible in the United States and Europe, this species is widely consumed in other parts of the world. Also, it may have immunomodulatory, antifungal, and antiviral properties.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Growing on rotting wood in a mixed forest.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/69281/split_gills_-_schizophyllum_commune.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/69280/split_gills_-_schizophyllum_commune.html Fall,Geotagged,Schizophyllum,Schizophyllum commune,United States,split gills" /></a></figure><br /> <figure class="photo"><a href="https://www.jungledragon.com/image/69281/split_gills_-_schizophyllum_commune.html" title="Split Gills - Schizophyllum commune"><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/media.jungledragon.com/images/3232/69281_thumb.jpg?AWSAccessKeyId=05GMT0V3GWVNE7GGM1R2&Expires=1759968010&Signature=7EPnaSzWHxqxkWcaVgfSxH42qco%3D" width="200" height="164" alt="Split Gills - Schizophyllum commune <br /> Large fruiting bodies with a lovely pinkish tan hue. Most were 3-4 cm wide with a hairy, white upper surface and gill-like folds on the under surface. Although it is considered inedible in the United States and Europe, this species is widely consumed in other parts of the world. Also, it may have immunomodulatory, antifungal, and antiviral properties.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Growing on rotting wood in a mixed forest.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/69279/split_gills_-_schizophyllum_commune.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/69280/split_gills_-_schizophyllum_commune.html Fall,Geotagged,Schizophyllum commune,United States" /></a></figure> Fall,Geotagged,Schizophyllum commune,United States Click/tap to enlarge

Split Gills - Schizophyllum commune

Large fruiting bodies with a lovely pinkish tan hue. Most were 3-4 cm wide with a hairy, white upper surface and gill-like folds on the under surface. Although it is considered inedible in the United States and Europe, this species is widely consumed in other parts of the world. Also, it may have immunomodulatory, antifungal, and antiviral properties.

Habitat: Growing on rotting wood in a mixed forest.

Split Gills - Schizophyllum commune Large fruiting bodies with a lovely pinkish tan hue. Most were 3-4 cm wide with a hairy, white upper surface and gill-like folds on the under surface. Although it is considered inedible in the United States and Europe, this species is widely consumed in other parts of the world. Also, it may have immunomodulatory, antifungal, and antiviral properties.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Growing on rotting wood in a mixed forest.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/69281/split_gills_-_schizophyllum_commune.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/69280/split_gills_-_schizophyllum_commune.html Fall,Geotagged,Schizophyllum,Schizophyllum commune,United States,split gills

Split Gills - Schizophyllum commune <br /> Large fruiting bodies with a lovely pinkish tan hue. Most were 3-4 cm wide with a hairy, white upper surface and gill-like folds on the under surface. Although it is considered inedible in the United States and Europe, this species is widely consumed in other parts of the world. Also, it may have immunomodulatory, antifungal, and antiviral properties.<br /> <br /> Habitat: Growing on rotting wood in a mixed forest.<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/69279/split_gills_-_schizophyllum_commune.html<br /> https://www.jungledragon.com/image/69280/split_gills_-_schizophyllum_commune.html Fall,Geotagged,Schizophyllum commune,United States

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The Splitgill Mushroom

"Schizophyllum commune" is a species of fungus in the genus "Schizophyllum". The mushroom resembles undulating waves of tightly packed corals or a loose Chinese fan. Gillies or split-gills vary from creamy yellow to pale white in colour. The cap is small, 1–4 centimetres wide with a dense yet spongey body texture.

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Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Nov 16, 2018. Captured Oct 28, 2018 10:37 in 91 Main St, Sharon, CT 06069, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/5.0
  • 1/64s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.