Corticium roseum

Corticium roseum

A species of Corticium.

Corticium roseum is a unique fungus frequently observed as a pink coating on decaying timber. It belongs to a broader group of related species commonly found on dead or declining trees. This organism plays an ecological role by breaking down wood and enriching the soil with nutrients.

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Attributes of Corticium roseum

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Cap Diameter
0.1 - 0.5 mm
Cap
0.1 - 0.5 mm thick; pale pink to whitish; red
Flesh
Membranous-waxy to corky-toughish; bright to pale pink
Spore Print Color
Light red
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive
Body Color
WhitePink
Flesh Bruises
Discolor to pink or red
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Substrate
On wood
You can find Corticium roseum by these plants
Willows, Grey willow, Goat willow
Species Status
Common
Endangered Species
No

Scientific Classification of Corticium roseum

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Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Corticiales
Family
Corticioid fungi
Genus
Corticium
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Toxicity and Edibility of Corticium roseum

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Is Corticium roseum Toxic?

Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.