Image of Gloeophyllum odoratum (Wulfen) Imazeki 1943

Description:

Slo.: dieca tramovka - Habitat: Mixed wood, predominantely Fagus sylvatica and Picea abies, south oriented calcareous ground, half shade, partly protected from direct rain, average precipitations ~3.000 mm/year, average temperature 6-8 deg C, elevation 950 m (3.100 feet), alpine phytogeographical region.- Substratum: South side of a partly rotten, debarked Picea abies stump. - Comment: This fungus has a distinctive pleasant aromatic smell.