Piptoporus australiensis

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Common Name: Curry Punk

Piptoporus australiensis is usually called Curry Punk because of its persistent curry-like odour, even when old and dry. In contrast to other spongy polypores, this species appears to be immune to insect attack. The large brackets occur on logs, particularly those that have been charred by fire, causing a brown cubical rot.

Field Guide to Australian Fungi B.A. Fuhrer
Reprinted by permission.

Distribution map

Map based on Fungimap records to March 2000

Last modified on 28 May 2001

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