The netted crust is a crust fungus that's very common and widespread throughout the world, particularly in the northern hemisphere. It is very tough when dry, but when wet, it becomes waxy. It occurs on the undersides of dead branches and twigs.
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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General Info About Netted crust
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Attributes of Netted crust
Cap
Irregular but mostly resupinate; whitish; becoming finely hairy at the margin
Flesh
Tough, leathery; white
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Clustered
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Dead Woods
You can find Netted crust by these plants:
Willows
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland, Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Common
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Netted crust
On fallen hardwood trees, branches, and twigs, mostly on the undersides
