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 leucopus
Photo and © Jörgen Jeppson
Sweden, MC95-20480.318

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