Robust bracket is a wood-decaying mushroom that grows on a variety of tree species. When young, it has a cinnamon brown color with a red edge, which darkens with age. These mushrooms are long lived and may grow to be over two decades old.
Cap Diameter:
5 - 20 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 Robust bracket
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Attributes of Robust bracket
Cap Diameter
5 - 20 cm
Cap
Cap 20 cm across; hoof-shaped, flat; brown to blackish; margin faintly tomentose
Flesh
Flesh 3 cm thick; woody; shining yellowish brown
Spore Print Color
Brown
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
Brown
Black
Yellow
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
The robust bracket can be found in woods and wooded areas. It grows on both deadwood and living trees. When it forms its fruit body on a living tree, it is usually located at a height of several meters. This fungus prefers deciduous trees, such as oak.
