Daedaleopsis confragosa Blushing Bracket
This annual, sharp edged, semi-circular, bracket, can be found singularly or in tiered groups on dead wood of broadleaved trees, with a preference for willow. Concentric rings and radial furrowing in various hues of brown characterise the upper surface. The bracket is thin except towards the point of attachment where it can be 40mm thick.
Pink Bruis
The pore surface is white to pale grey when young and if pressure is applied, bruises pink. The shape of the pores varies from round to elongated/slot like forming swirling patens, staining violet with ammonia.
The whitish then later brown tubes are up to 14mm deep. The flesh is white becoming pale brown. It is tough and corky.
Typically mature specimens darken to deep red. The spore print is white and reflects the pores slot like paten. The spores are translucent, smooth, cylindrical to slightly sausage shaped, do not react to the presence of iodine and contain a number of droplets.
Common on Bramshill Plantation, Warren Heath & Heath Warren. It occurs throughout the year.
Addendum from Mike's and Ken's Email
Dear All,
Ken Crick’s Fungus of the Month, - Ken comments as follows:
Regards to All,
Mike
“I attach a new fungus of the month, three of which I found on Willow last week. Also a photo of Diplomitoporus flavescens found on my last outing with the Forestry Commission. Though I found the fungus, the photo was taken by Simon Holloway of the FC. Grows on dead pine trunks, only in the south of England and only rarely recorded. Regards Ken”