Red-belted conk
Fomitopsis pinicola
Safety assessment
Inedible
Based on reviewed safety sources.
A large perennial bracket with a bright red or orange marginal band, growing on conifer trunks and logs.
Identification
- Bracket grey-brown with a red-brown band near the margin.
- Grows on conifer deadwood and stumps.
Lookalikes
These species can be confused
Baltic distribution
- Latvia
- 222
- Lithuania
- 869
- Estonia
- 2184
- Global
- 152539
Occurrence records in GBIF — not a claim that the species is absent elsewhere.
Safety first. This information is an educational reference, not a confirmation of an edible mushroom. Identifying fungi is difficult and mistakes can be dangerous. Never eat a mushroom unless you are completely certain of its identity, and consult a certified mycologist.
