Beech woodwart typically grows on dead beech wood, evident from its name. It forms dark, crust-like fruiting bodies that can appear reddish-brown. Transitioning through life, beech woodwart reveals a rich, velvety surface with small, pimple-like structures. This mushroom contributes to breaking down dead wood, recycling vital nutrients back into the ecosystem.
Cap Diameter:
3 - 5 mm
Odor:
Mild, nondescript fungal smell.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Beech woodwart
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Attributes of Beech woodwart
Cap Diameter
3 - 5 mm
Height
5 - 6 mm
Cap
3 - 5 mm; like petrified raspberries; brick red to brown; bumps on the surface
Stem
2 - 7 mm in height
Flesh
Hard; black
Spore Print Color
Dark brown
Odor
Mild, nondescript fungal smell.
Body Color
Red
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Dead Woods
You can find Beech woodwart by these plants:
European beech
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
Species Status
Common
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Beech woodwart
Beech woodwart thrives on decaying wood matter, specifically targeting hard woods, often found in woodland areas.
