MycoKey : the genus Coltricia

Generic short diagnoses: Thin-fleshed, tough polypores fruiting on the ground, with vivid brown colours and ± thick-walled or yellow brown, dextrinoid spores.


Species example:


Coltricia perennis - DK: almindelig sandporesvamp UK: Tiger's Eye
Photo and © Jens H. Petersen
Norway, JHP-92.109

The picture originates from the interactive internet version of MycoKey.
Here you will also find a larger picture along with a detailed generic description. The picture is also present on the MycoKey 2.0 DVD.

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