Soft bracket has been accused of causing brown rot and is listed as near-threatened in Sweden. It prefers old-growth forests but can be found elsewhere. It has been suggested that soft bracket be moved into the Irpicaceae family. It often grows in groups on fallen logs.
Cap Diameter:
2 - 5 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 Soft bracket
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Attributes of Soft bracket
Cap Diameter
2 - 5 cm
Cap
Cap 2 - 5 cm across; hemispherical to shell-shaped; white to pink or purplish red; smooth
Flesh
Flesh 7 mm thick; soft, felty; cream to pinkish buff, pale pinkish brown
