Hairy Bracket
Trametes pubescens
Non-toxic bracket fungus identified
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Key Features
- 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
Color:
Cream, tan, and white
Smell:
No distinctive smell
Growth Pattern:
Overlapping clusters
Environment:
Wood
Habitat & Distribution
Habitat:
Deciduous forest on dead hardwood branches
Distribution:
Global temperate zones including North America and Europe
Seasonality:
Year-round
Economic Value
Market Demand:
Low - primarily used in industrial enzyme research
Price Range:
N/A
Commercial Use:
Lignin-degrading enzyme production
Similar Species
Hairy Bracket (Coarse)
Trametes hirsuta
Key Differences:
- Much coarser/shaggier hairs
- Often has grayish concentric zones
- Caps are typically thicker
Turkey Tail
Trametes versicolor
Key Differences:
- Vibrantly colored concentric zones
- Smoother cap surface
- Much smaller, circular pores
Lumpy Bracket
Trametes gibbosa
Key Differences:
- Elongated, slot-like pores
- Often has green algae on cap
- Much thicker at the base
Recommended Action
Observe for ecological study; do not consume due to leathery and indigestible texture.