Fragrant bracket is a woody shelf-like fungus found growing on various trees, primarily willow. It releases a pleasant anise-like scent, especially when young. It's recognized by its pale to white porous underside and thicker, often wavy edges. Over time, fragrant bracket develops a tough, leathery texture, and its surface transitions from whitish to a darker brown hue.
Cap Diameter:
5 - 16 cm
Odor:
Strong aniseed-like aroma in fresh specimens.
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Attributes
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Tips for Finding
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Common Questions
General Info About Fragrant bracket
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Attributes of Fragrant bracket
Cap Diameter
5 - 16 cm
Height
1 - 10 cm
Cap
Cap 5 - 16 cm across; whitish to buff; finely hairy to glabrous
Flesh
Flesh 3.5 mm thick; very tough; white
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Strong aniseed-like aroma in fresh specimens.
Body Color
Gray
White
Cream
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Clustered
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Wood of Living Trees, Dead Woods
You can find Fragrant bracket by these plants:
Willows, Populus, Goat willow
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
Species Status
Rare
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Fragrant bracket
Fragrant bracket is found on deciduous wood, especially favoring environments with abundant fallen branches, logs, or tree stumps.
