Giraffe Spots (Peniophora albobadia)
Giraffe Spots (Peniophora albobadia)
Giraffe Spots (Peniophora albobadia)
Giraffe Spots (Peniophora albobadia)
Giraffe Spots (Peniophora albobadia)
Giraffe Spots (Peniophora albobadia)
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Giraffe Spots

Peniophora albobadia

Life > Fungi > Basidiomycota > Agaricomycotina > Agaricomycetes > Russulales > Peniophoraceae > Peniophora


Description

Giraffe Spots (Peniophora albobadia) is a decomposer of wood that can be found year-round. It is a crust fungus that features a distinctive pattern reminiscent of giraffe markings in large groups. The margin of the crust is white with a brownish or blackish center. It is a common occurrence in Nebraska woodlands and can be found growing alone or gregariously.


Observations

May 13th, 2024 Fontenelle Forest
Giraffe Spots (Peniophora albobadia)

567

  • Growing on fallen Northern Red Oak twigs in low spring fed oak woodland draw.
June 16th, 2024 Niobrara Valley Preserve
Giraffe Spots (Peniophora albobadia)

Not collected

September 12th, 2024 Neale Woods
Giraffe Spots (Peniophora albobadia)

Not Collected.


References

Emberger, G. (2025). Peniophora albobadia. Messiah.edu. https://www.messiah.edu/Oakes/fungi_on_wood/crust%20and%20parchment/species%20pages/Peniophora%20albobadia.html

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