Netted crust
Byssomerulius corium
A species of Byssomerulius.
The netted crust, a prevalent and extensively distributed crust fungus globally, particularly across the northern hemisphere, exhibits remarkable resilience when dry, transitioning into a waxy texture upon rehydration. It typically colonizes the undersurfaces of deceased branches and twigs.
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Attributes of Netted crust
Cap
Irregular but mostly resupinate; whitish; becoming finely hairy at the margin
Flesh
Tough, leathery; white
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
White
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 Netted crust by these plants
Willows
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland, Coniferous Woodland
Species Status
Common
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Netted crust
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Shelf fungi
Family
Phanerochaetaceae
Genus
Byssomerulius
Toxicity and Edibility of Netted crust
Is Netted crust Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
