11,093 observations
Oak mazegill
Fomitopsis quercina
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Polyporales ›Family: Fomitopsidaceae ›Genus: Fomitopsis
About
Fomitopsis quercina is a species of mushroom in the order Polyporales. Commonly known as the thick-walled maze polypore, maze-gill fungus oak-loving maze polypore, or oak mazegill, the specific epithet refers to the oak genus Quercus, upon which it frequently grows, causing a brown rot. It is found in Europe, Asia, Northern Africa and Australasia. Though inedible, it can be used as a natural comb and has been the subject of chemical research.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Oak mazegill is Fomitopsis quercina.
- Oak mazegill belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- Oak mazegill belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
- Oak mazegill belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
- Oak mazegill belongs to the order Polyporales.
- Oak mazegill belongs to the family Fomitopsidaceae.
- Oak mazegill belongs to the genus Fomitopsis.