Corticium roseocarneum (Schweinitz) Hjortstam

Taxon ID: 17385

Summary

Corticium roseocarneum is a species in the genus Corticium.

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Records

MBP has eight records spanning three counties (Anne Arundel, Howard, and Prince George's).

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<em>Corticium roseocarneum</em> in Prince George's Co., Maryland (10/20/2017). Determined by Jo Solem based on macro characteristics only.

Corticium roseocarneum (Schweinitz) Hjortstam Media by Anne Looker View Record

<em>Corticium roseocarneum</em> in Howard Co., Maryland (10/27/2017). Note the individual specimens at the lower edge; many have merged to create a patch. ID based on macro characteristics only.

Corticium roseocarneum (Schweinitz) Hjortstam Media by Joanne Solem View Record

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Description

Fruiting body: A leathery sheetlike crust varying from pinkish to purplish to brown depending on age. Margin uneven, free or rolled back (J. Solem, pers. comm.).

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Found on decaying hardwoods (J. Solem, pers. comm.).

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