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Leaf fungus

Scientific name: Stereum

Leaf fungus

Scientific name: Stereum

Photo By Jennifer Rycenga , used under CC-BY-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Description

Leaf fungus is known for its distinctive shelf-like appearance on tree bark and decaying wood. Its surface can be smooth or slightly hairy, often displaying vibrant colors like orange, red, or yellow. This group is crucial in forest ecosystems for decomposing wood and recycling nutrients back into the soil. Many species of leaf fungus exhibit fascinating properties, such as exuding a liquid when damaged, which can deter predators.

Species of Leaf fungus

Crowded parchment

Yellowing curtain crust

Bleeding oak crust

Silky parchment

Broadleaf bleeding-crust

Stereum ochraceoflavum

Hairy curtain crust

False turkey-tail

Bleeding stereum

Photo By Jennifer Rycenga , used under CC-BY-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Scientific Classification

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Russulales

Family

Crusts

Genus

Leaf fungus

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