Cobalt crust is located year-round on dead hardwood trees. It is a very thin crust fungus that has a waxy effect when wet. Cobalt crust is immediately identified by its brilliant cobalt blue hue, giving rise to its common name. As the fungi age, the color turns to a near-black shade.
Cap Diameter:
1 - 2 cm
Odor:
Mild, nondescript, earth-like scent
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Cobalt crust
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Attributes of Cobalt crust
Cap Diameter
1 - 2 cm
Cap
Up to 2 cm in diameter; thin, rounded to irregular crusts; blue; dry, velvety; with a paler margin
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mild, nondescript, earth-like scent
Body Color
Blue
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Dead Woods
You can find Cobalt crust by these plants:
Spruces
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
Species Status
Worldwide distribution
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Cobalt crust
Cobalt crust thrives on dead hardwood material, often found on remains of Ash trees.
