Broadleaf bleeding-crust
Stereum rugosum
A species of Leaf fungus.
Stereum rugosum, also known as the reddening wrinkled mushroom or simply the wrinkled mushroom, is a frequently encountered fungus belonging to the Stereaceae family.
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Attributes of Broadleaf bleeding-crust
Cap Diameter
7 - 15 mm
Cap
7 - 15 mm thick; buff, ochre, grey; smooth or somewhat uneven
Stem
Lateral, rudimentary or absent
Flesh
Flesh exudes coloured latex (milk) when cut
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
YellowRedGrayWhitePinkCream
Flesh Bruises
Discolor to pink or red
Growth Form
Clustered
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Dead Woods
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
Species Status
Very common
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Broadleaf bleeding-crust
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Russulales
Family
Crusts
Genus
Leaf fungus
Toxicity and Edibility of Broadleaf bleeding-crust
Is Broadleaf bleeding-crust Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
