Ochre-Belted Conk

Fomitopsis ochracea

Family: Fomitopsidaceae

Also called: Ochre Bracket, Ochre Conk

Ochre-Belted Conk (Fomitopsis ochracea)
Photo:This image was created by user Dave W (Dave W) at Mushroom Observer , a source for mycological images. You can contact t(CC BY-SA 3.0)View original source →

Overview

Sister species to F. mounceae with ochre rather than red banding. Northern hardwoods. Woody, inedible — not eaten.

Edibility
Tea / extract only
Rarity
uncommon
Trophic mode
saprotrophic
Typical peak
Year-round

Season

Year-round — typical fruiting months: , Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov.

Host trees & substrate

  • Dead standing oak snags and logs
  • Dead standing beech snags and logs
  • Dead standing maple snags and logs
  • Dead standing birch snags and logs

Where it grows

See live fruiting predictions for Ochre-Belted Conk on the forecast home page, or browse the full field guide.

Always confirm wild-mushroom identification with multiple sources and a knowledgeable local expert before consuming. Read the foraging safety guide.