Greyling bracket is a wood-decaying fungus typically found on coniferous trees. It features a semi-circular, flat shape with a distinctive grey to almost white coloration. The texture of this fungus is fibrous, contributing to its role in breaking down wood. It thrives in cool, damp environments and contributes to nutrient cycling in forest ecosystems.
Cap Diameter:
4 - 10 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 Greyling bracket
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Attributes of Greyling bracket
Cap Diameter
4 - 10 cm
Cap
4 - 10 cm wide, up to 4 cm thick; whitish, then gray-brownish; finely tomentose to smooth, somewhat wavy; with very blunt edge
Flesh
Hard, brittle; white
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
Brown
Gray
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
