Bleeding Broadleaf Crust - Stereum rugosum

Description

Similar to Bleeding Oak Crust, but paler. The upper surface is smooth or slightly warty, becoming hard and crusty with age. It is coloured buff with a pink tinge, and has a paler margin. It bleeds red when damaged.

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Habitat

Found on a range of dead trees and shrubs, especially hazel.

When to see it

Seen all year round.

UK Status

Widespread and frequent in Britain.

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Species profile

Common names
Bleeding Broadleaf Crust
Species group:
Fungi
Kingdom:
Fungi
Order:
Russulales
Family:
Stereaceae
Records on NatureSpot:
11
First record:
11/11/2012 (Nicholls, David)
Last record:
21/01/2024 (Brown, Jennifer)

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