Stereum
ExploreFungi
Stereum
stereum
Stereum is a type of mushroom that looks like colorful little shelves growing on trees! These fungi help break down dead wood and keep the forest healthy.
Habitat: Stereum typically lives on decaying wood in forests.
Appearance
The Stereum is often a thin, leathery crust or bracket fungus, usually without a stalk, growing flat on wood. Its upper surface can be hairy and zoned with shades of orange, yellow, or grey, while the smooth underside is typically paler. It visibly stands out with its vibrant, contrasting margins.
KingdomFungiPhylumBasidiomycotaClassAgaricomycetesOrderRussulalesFamilyStereaceaeGenusStereum
Category
FungiRarity
Common
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
Snaps
Be the first to snap!
Interesting facts
Some Stereum species change color when scratched, revealing hidden hues!
Stereum fungi are like nature's tiny carpenters, slowly taking apart dead wood!
They can survive freezing winters, then revive in spring as if nothing happened!
You might see them growing flat like paint, or as tiny shelves on fallen logs!
Special abilities
Ability
Wood Wizard
Stereum can dissolve tough wood because it releases powerful enzymes that break down dead trees into simpler nutrients.
Ability
Forest Floor Recycler
Stereum has an amazing ability to recycle nutrients back into the soil, which helps other plants grow big and strong.
Ability
Drought Defender
Stereum can dry out and then rehydrate when it rains, helping it survive long periods without water.
Measurements & details
- Height
- 0.1-0.3 cm
- Edibility
- inedible
- Cap Diameter
- 1-7 cm
- Growth Substrate
- wood
- Season
- Year-round
- Spore Color
- White
Ecological connections
Traits
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Decomposer
Describes organisms that break down dead organic material, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Also known as
False Turkey TailStereum FungiWood Shelf Fungi
Collections
Safety
Danger
0/5 · No known danger
No special safety notes yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
How tall is Stereum?
0.1-0.3 cm
Is Stereum edible?
inedible
How big is Stereum?
1-7 cm
Where is Stereum usually found?
Stereum typically lives on decaying wood in forests.
What does Stereum grow on?
wood
When is Stereum in season?
Year-round
What color are Stereum spores?
White
Snap Map
Zoom in to split clusters and explore where this object has been snapped.
Loading map…
Recent Snaps
Recent snaps will appear here as new observations are added.
