MUSHROOMS

Orange Peel Fungus

Aleuria aurantia

Mushrooms
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Orange Peel Fungus, photo 1 of 5
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Orange Peel Fungus, photo 3 of 5

Assisted identification only. Never eat anything without an expert’s confirmation.

3–12 cmDiameter

Fungus 3–12 cm across. Grows in forests. Spore print white. Feeds on decaying organic matter.

There are 64 observations of Orange Peel Fungus in Québec, mostly in Outaouais, Capitale-Nationale and Abitibi-Témiscamingue, and it has been reported in 15 of the 17 regions. They peak in September.

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