MUSHROOMS

Rosy Conk

Fomitopsis cajanderi

Mushrooms
Native
Rosy Conk, photo 1 of 5
Rosy Conk, photo 2 of 5
Rosy Conk, photo 3 of 5

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

Fungus. Grows in conifers and in forests. Feeds on a living host, at its expense.

There are 4 observations of Rosy Conk in Québec, mostly in Estrie, Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine and Abitibi-Témiscamingue, and it has been reported in 3 of the 17 regions. They peak in August and October and become rare in January, February and April.

Through the year

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Where to see it

  1. Estrie2
  2. Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine1
  3. Abitibi-Témiscamingue1

Habitat

ForestMario Hains
ConifersCephas

Grows on

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