Albatrellus Direct

: These fungi are characterized by fleshy, terrestrial sporocarps with a pore layer instead of gills. Visual Distinctions :

: Creamy white to grey-brown caps that can appear like "crumpled paper bags" as they mature. albatrellus

: Initial diversification between Albatrellaceae and related families occurred during the Early Cretaceous (~145–100 Mya). Morphological Characteristics : These fungi are characterized by fleshy, terrestrial