Hairy Bracket
Trametes pubescens
Non-toxic bracket fungus identified
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Caractéristiques clés
- Finely velvety (pubescent) cap surface
- Cream to pale tan concentric banding
- White underside with angular pores
- Overlapping shelf-like growth habit
- Sharp
- thin cap margins
Couleur :
Cream, tan, and white
Odeur :
No distinctive smell
Mode de croissance :
Overlapping clusters
Environnement :
Wood
Habitat et distribution
Habitat :
Deciduous forest on dead hardwood branches
Distribution :
Global temperate zones including North America and Europe
Saisonnalité :
Year-round
Valeur économique
Demande du marché :
Low - primarily used in industrial enzyme research
Gamme de prix :
N/A
Usage commercial :
Lignin-degrading enzyme production
Espèces similaires
Hairy Bracket (Coarse)
Trametes hirsuta
Différences clés :
- Much coarser/shaggier hairs
- Often has grayish concentric zones
- Caps are typically thicker
Turkey Tail
Trametes versicolor
Différences clés :
- Vibrantly colored concentric zones
- Smoother cap surface
- Much smaller, circular pores
Lumpy Bracket
Trametes gibbosa
Différences clés :
- Elongated, slot-like pores
- Often has green algae on cap
- Much thicker at the base
Action recommandée
Observe for ecological study; do not consume due to leathery and indigestible texture.