The inedible punctate or upholstery sponge (Fomitiporia punctata, Syn. Phellinus punctatus) is a species of fungus in the family of bristle-bladder relatives. The fungus also forms on vertical stems flat to pincushion fruiting bodies, which have very small, gray to brown pores on their smooth surface. Setae are missing and the big spurs are almost spherical. The perennial, clearly stratified fruiting bodies are found all year round on hardwood, mostly on pastures and hazels.
Cap Diameter:
4 - 8 cm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Elbowpatch crust
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Attributes of Elbowpatch crust
Cap Diameter
4 - 8 cm
Cap
4 - 8 cm wide; cushion-shaped to long-beaded; greyish brown, hazel to russet
Flesh
Up to 2 mm thick; golden brown, becoming dark reddish brown
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
Brown
Red
Gray
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On wood
You can find Elbowpatch crust by these plants:
Willows, Grey willow
Species Status
Wide distribution
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Elbowpatch crust
River floodplain, lake shores, moorland, shrub carr
