Fungi Outer Hebrides


Phylum: Basidiomycota   Family: Stereaceae

Aleurodiscus aurantius (Pers.) J. Schröt.

Briar Discus

Widespread and common, usually found on members of the Rosaceae, hence the name, but also on old heather stems

References: 
Bernicchia & Gorjon (2010) Fungi Europaei 12: Corticiaceae s.l.
Hugill & Lucas (2019) The Resupinates of Hampshire

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