Fungi Outer Hebrides


Phylum: Basidiomycota   Family: Schizoporaceae

Xylodon sambuci  (Pers.) Ţura, Zmitr., Wasser & Spirin

Elder Whitewash

Also known as Lyomyces sambuci. The common name is a bit misleading as this common species occurs on many other decaying wood species

References: 
Hugill & Lucas (2019) The Resupinates of Hampshire
Læssøe & Petersen (2019) Fungi of Temperate Europe, Volume 2
Bernicchia & Gorjon (2010) Fungi Europaei 12: Corticiaceae s.l.

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