THE BRACKET FUNGUS GLOBIFORMES GRAVEOLENS (APHYLLOPHORALES: POLYPORACEAE) IN NORTHWESTERN LOUISIANA

摘要

Known rurally as "sweet-knot," the polypore fungus, Globiformes graveolens (Schw.) Murr., is rarely encountered in northern Louisiana. At certain times during development, basidiocarps of this species emit a noticeably pleasant, sweet aroma. This fungus has been placed in homes to provide a natural aromatic air freshener (Overholts 1953). The geographic distribution cited by Overholts (1953) includes most of the northeastern United States, but did not include Louisiana, Mississippi, or Arkansas. Gilbertson & Ryvarden (1986) noted a Louisiana record on their map but cited no specimens.