Rusty woodwart is a unique fungus characterized by its widespread distribution and preference for growing on dead hardwood. This mushroom has a distinctive appearance with a charcoal-colored surface and rusty spots or zones. It plays an essential ecological role by helping decompose wood, contributing to nutrient cycling in forest ecosystems.
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive
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General Info About Rusty woodwart
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Attributes of Rusty woodwart
Cap
Often cushion-shaped; brick red to reddish brown or purplish brown; surface uneven, often furrowed
Spore Print Color
Dark brown
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive
Body Color
Brown
Red
Purple
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
