Fruit bodies are effused-reflexed (crust-like with the edges curled out into rudimentary caps), or, more rarely, completely crust-like. Its spores are allantoid (sausage-shaped), and measure 3–4.5 by 1.3–1.8 μm.
Odor:
Mild, nondescript, with a slight mushroomy note.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Rusty crust
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Attributes of Rusty crust
Cap
Cap 2 cm across; flat; whitish to gray or pale buff
Flesh
Flesh 1 mm thick; whitish, yellowish
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mild, nondescript, with a slight mushroomy note.
Body Color
Yellow
Gray
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
