Fruitbodies of the blood-red bracket (Pycnoporus sanguineus) erupt from decaying wood in a stellar display of bright reds, orange and yellow. They will only thrive in warm, damp locations and were first discovered on the Virgin Islands. Their brilliant caps can range in texture and consistency from cork-like to leathery. The red pigment produced by this species is made into a globally-used dye.
Cap Diameter:
6 - 10 cm
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Blood-red bracket
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Attributes of Blood-red bracket
Cap Diameter
6 - 10 cm
Height
1 - 6 cm
Cap
Cap 6 - 10 cm wide; broad fan shaped; orange, scarlet to off-white; dry, smooth
Flesh
1 - 8 mm thick; tough, leathery to corky; orange to off-white to salmon
Spore Print Color
White
Body Color
Orange
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
