Nature has so many surprises! I've been searching for fungi recently and hardly found any. Today, I realized that the tree crusts I've been ignoring are actually a type of fungus.
It's a very common fungus, often overlooked because it simply looks like a crust on a tree.
But the amazing thing about it is that it has the characteristic of bleeding – when you scratch it, it remains red! Fascinating.
Its name, Stereum, means tough, and indeed, it is tough. It's hard to tear, almost like leather.
"Rugosum" comes from the fact that it turns red when scratched.
These fungi are found growing on dead oak tree trunk, you can also find them on harwoods like beech, and chestnut.
It's intriguing how something as seemingly ordinary as a tree crust can hold such secrets.
All in all, it's been short and sweet today. But one thing I'd like to mention: trekking down the muddy slope to reach this mushroom was fun, albeit very slippery. I ended up sliding down! :)
Nevertheless, I'm happy that I've learned about the unique characteristics of this fungus, I will now look at it with a smile and fascination, and won't be ignored or overlooked.
Keep exploring and enjoying the wonders of nature!
Happy learning, everyone!
Mariah 😊🍃
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(all photos and words are my own)
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Poor fungus... "Bleeding Broadleaf Crust" sounds remarkably unpleasant - haha.
Haha, yes it sounds painful. :)
What a pleasant surprise, although I have seen something very similar to this on some occasions, I overlooked it thinking that it was a detachment of the bark of the tree, I would never have imagined that it was this fungus "Stereum rugosum" astonishment that it turns red when scratch it
Dear friend @theworldaroundme has really surprised us with this mushroom.
Thank you very much for showing us these beautiful photographs.
You are very welcome Sir, thank you for the lovely comment. It surprised me as well. Have a lovely day ahead. 😊
I think I have seen them.. not sure.
I will have to try to scratch it next time and see how it reacts.
Happy #Fungifriday :)
You most likely have seen them. Apparently the change of colour is their defense mechanism. Have a lovely day. 😊
Yay! 🤗
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