Northern Tooth
Climacodon septentrionalis
Family: Meripilaceae
Also called: Northern Tooth Fungus, Maple Tooth
Overview
Shelving white-toothed polypore on living maple and beech wounds. Causes heart rot. Too tough and bitter to eat.
Edibility
Edible
Rarity
uncommon
Trophic mode
parasitic
Typical peak
Sep–Oct
Season
Sep–Nov — typical fruiting months: Aug, Sep, Oct.
Host trees & substrate
- Living beech
- Living maple
Where it grows
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