Trametes trogii - Траметес Трога - Trog's Trametes - Trog-Tramete 5/3/23
Trametes trogii, known as Trog's Trametes or Trog-Tramete in German, is a polypore mushroom belonging to the family Polyporaceae. The fruiting body of this fungus typically forms semicircular or fan-shaped caps, measuring 4-15 cm wide and 2-4 cm thick.
The cap surface is covered with concentric zones of various colors, such as white, gray, or light brown, and may have a hairy or velvety texture. The cap margin is typically wavy and thin.
On the underside, the pore surface is white, turning to a cream or pale yellowish color with age. The pores are small and round, measuring 2-4 pores per millimeter.
The flesh of T. trogii is white, corky, and tough. It has a mild or slightly sweet odor, but is considered inedible due to its tough, woody texture.
Trametes trogii is a wood-decay fungus, primarily found on dead hardwood trees, such as beech, oak, and maple. It is a white-rot fungus, breaking down lignin and cellulose in wood.
This species has a widespread distribution, occurring in Europe, North America, and parts of Asia and South America.
Trog's Trametes generally fruits from late summer to late autumn, depending on local climate conditions.
The spores of Trametes trogii are ellipsoid, measuring 5-7 x 2-3 micrometers, with a white spore print.
Some research has shown that T. trogii contains bioactive compounds with potential medicinal properties, such as antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer activities.
The mushroom has also been studied for its ability to break down various pollutants, such as dyes and heavy metals, indicating its potential use in bioremediation processes.
Trog's Trametes can be confused with other Trametes species, such as Trametes versicolor or Trametes hirsuta, which have similar appearances. Careful examination of pore size and color can help differentiate these species.
Trametes trogii - Траметес Трога - Trog's Trametes - Trog-Tramete