MycoKey : the genus Sarcodon

Generic short diagnoses: Fleshy, fairly tough ectomycorrhizal hydnoids with mostly scaly pilei; flesh often staining in various lilac or blue shades, spores spinulose, brown. No smell of curry.


Species example:


Sarcodon imbricatus - DK: skællet kødpigsvamp UK: Scaly Tooth
Photo and © Jens H. Petersen
Sweden, JHP-84.036

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