Punctularia atropurpurascens (Berk. & Broome) Petch is a fungus in the Punctulariaceae family, order Corticiales, kingdom Fungi. Not known to be toxic.
Punctularia atropurpurascens (Berk. & Broome) Petch
Punctularia atropurpurascens, violet crust or purple fuzz, is a widespread saprotrophic crust fungus that grows on deciduous tree wood.
Punctularia atropurpurascens, commonly called violet crust or purple fuzz, is a species of saprotrophic crust fungus. This fungus prefers to get nutrients from the wood of deciduous trees. It is prone to guttation, and produces red weeping droplets. It is reported to be a fairly widespread fungus that can adapt to many different climates.
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