: Initial diversification between Albatrellaceae and related families occurred during the Early Cretaceous (~145–100 Mya). Morphological Characteristics
: Stains red-orange when handled, distinguishing it from the similar-looking A. ovinus . Ecological Niche Identify mushroom species found near Skykomish? - Facebook albatrellus
: Multi-locus phylogenetic analyses reveal that the genus is not monophyletic ; it is divided into separate clades with affinities to both Russuloid and Polyporoid groups. albatrellus
: Creamy white to grey-brown caps that can appear like "crumpled paper bags" as they mature. albatrellus