About Albatrellus avellaneus Pouzar
Albatrellus avellaneus is a species of fungus belonging to the family Albatrellaceae. It was first described by Czech mycologist Zdeněk Pouzar in 1972, and its known distribution covers the United States and Canada. This fungus grows in association with conifers, specifically including western hemlock and spruce. In some cases, multiple separate fruit bodies will fuse together into a single merged structure. The cap of the fungus is buff-colored, and occasionally has reddish tonal variations. As the cap ages, it develops stronger yellow hues, and scaly surfaces also emerge. The fungus's tubes are white, and they stain yellowish as they get older. The stem is buff-colored in its upper section, and brownish in its lower section. Dried specimens of this mushroom typically develop orangish coloration. Species that are similar to Albatrellus avellaneus include Albatrellus ovinus and A. subrubescens.
