Bleeding Conifer Crust - Stereum sanguinolentum
Description
A crust forming fungus which stains dark red when bruised or cut.
Identification difficulty
Habitat
On the wood of various conifers.
When to see it
All year round, but particularly in autumn.
UK Status
Widespread and fairly frequent in Britain.
VC55 Status
Widespread and fairly frequent in Britain.
Graham CalowFosse Meadows, Sharnford04 November 2015specimen examined
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