Brown purplepore bracket is known for its distinctive woody growth on dead or dying trees, forming tiered shelves with a velvety surface. This mushroom exhibits a unique color palette, with a brown and violet hue meshed on its cap. It plays a key role in forest ecosystems by helping to decompose wood, contributing to nutrient cycling and soil health.
Cap Diameter:
1 - 3 cm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive
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Attributes of Brown purplepore bracket
Cap Diameter
1 - 3 cm
Cap
Cap 1 - 3 cm across, 5 - 20 mm wide; upper surface greyish, with a greenish tint; margin pinkish and undulate
Flesh
Pale brownish or purplish
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive
Body Color
Brown
Purple
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Gregarious, Clustered
Substrate
On wood
You can find Brown purplepore bracket by these plants:
Pines, Scots pine, Mugo pine
Species Status
Very rare in Britain
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Brown purplepore bracket
On the wood of conifers
Scientific Classification of Brown purplepore bracket