Brownflesh bracket belongs to a family known for its wood-decaying abilities. It has a characteristic tough and leathery texture, and sports a richly colored cap, often found growing on deadwood. It plays a role in the ecosystem by helping to break down and recycle nutrients from fallen trees and branches.
Cap Diameter:
5 - 25 cm
Odor:
Mild, nondescript, generic fungal aroma.
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Common Questions
General Info About Brownflesh bracket
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Attributes of Brownflesh bracket
Cap Diameter
5 - 25 cm
Cap
Cap 10 cm across; convex, semicircular, bracket-shaped; brown to grayish brownish or gray; with densely hairy
Cap Shape
Convex
Cap Surfaces
Fibrillose-scaly
Flesh
Corky, tough, leathery; rusty brown to dull brown
Spore Print Color
Whitish
Odor
Mild, nondescript, generic fungal aroma.
Body Color
Brown
Gray
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic, Parasitic
Substrate
Dead Woods, Wood of Living Trees
You can find Brownflesh bracket by these plants:
Willows
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
Species Status
Widely distributed
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Brownflesh bracket
Brownflesh bracket typically resides on dead hardwood, preferring willows and cottonwoods. It can also be found on living apple trees, where it may act parasitically.
