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orchard toothcrust
Sarcodontia setosa
Sarcodontia setosa is a species of toothed crust fungus in the family Meruliaceae. It is a white rot species that is found in Europe and North America.
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Description
The fungus grows as a thick, yellow crust on the underside of damaged apple tree branches, with dimensions of 3–20 cm (1–8 in) wide by 5–20 cm (2–8 in) long. The tightly-packed teeth are 5–12 mm (0.2–0.5 in) long and have tapered tips. They are pale to bright yellow in colour, although both bruising and age tend to cause a reddish discolouration. The odour of the fungus has been described as "fruity but unpleasant". Fruit bodies of the fungus contain the benzoquinone-derived compound sarcodontic acid, which impart the yellow colour. The fungus is inedible, but can be used as a mushroom dye, and produces a pinkish-brown colour with a variety of mordants.
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