Hexagonia hydnoides (Sw.) M. Fidalgo

Hairy Hexagonia

Florida native

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This is one of the many bracket fungi - also known as shelf fungi. The top surface of the conk - or fruiting body - had a light-colored rim. Inside of this a brown band that had the texture of a short pile carpet, with a center dark purplish disk that was shaggy.

Hexagonia hydnoides is a member of the Polyporaceae - Bracket Fungi family.

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Date record last modified: Mar 20, 2024