Peniophora albobadia

Giraffe Spots

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Order: Russulales
Family: Peniophoraceae

Peniophora albobadia is a species of saprobic crust fungus, forming spreading crusts on the bark of decaying twigs and fallen branches of many hardwood species. It gets its common name from its resemblance to spots on giraffes, of course.




19 November 2017
Manassas National Battlefield Park, Manassas, VA
19 November 2017
Manassas National Battlefield Park, Manassas, VA
   




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