Summary ²

Panus conchatus is an inedible species of mushroom that occurs throughout the northern hemisphere. It is characterized by a smooth, lilac- or tan- colored cap, decurrent gills, and growth on wood. Despite being a gilled species, phylogenetic analysis has shown it is closely related to the pored species found in the Polyporaceae family. The specific epithet conchatus is derived from the Latin word meaning "shell-like".

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