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Hairy curtain crust

Stereum hirsutum

A species of Leaf fungus, Also known as Hairy parchment

This clustered, overlapping fungus is found all over the world, and is considered native across both the northern and southern hemispheres. Both its common name, hairy curtain crust, and its scientific name, Stereum hirsutum, aptly describe its most obvious features: it is quite tough (stereum) and the younger fruitbodies are notably hairy (hirsutum).

Odor:

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

General Info About Hairy curtain crust

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Attributes of Hairy curtain crust

Height

5 - 30 mm

Cap

Gray, ocher, brown, red-brown, green-tinted; finely hairy; margins wavy

Flesh

Flesh 0.5 - 1 mm thick; pliant, tough

Spore Print Color

White

Odor

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

Body Color

Brown

Green

Red

Gray

Flesh Bruises

The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.

Growth Form

Clustered

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

Dead Woods

You can find Hairy curtain crust by these plants:

Oaks

Occurence Habitats

Deciduous Woodland

Species Status

Widely distributed

Endangered Species

How to Identify Hairy curtain crust

Fruiting Body Cap Undersurface

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Habitat of Hairy curtain crust

The hairy curtain crust appears in woods and wooded areas. It forms tiers on dead deciduous trees, preferably oaks. It grows on fallen branches, stumps, and logs.

Distribution Area of Hairy curtain crust

North America,Europe,Africa,Central and South America,Asia,Australia,New Zealand

Scientific Classification of Hairy curtain crust

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Russulales

Family

Crusts

Genus

Leaf fungus

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Tips for Finding Hairy curtain crust

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What are Some Tips for Finding Hairy curtain crust

Search around fallen hardwood branches and stumps, especially oaks, where hairy curtain crust often grows.
Look for hairy curtain crust emanating from gaps or fissures in tree bark, as they tend to fuse and form large, lateral structures.
Investigate wood that shows signs of decay or wood with a rough, porous texture which could signal hairy curtain crust's presence.
Examine areas with dense clusters of fungi, as hairy curtain crust tends to grow gregariously in sizable groups.