Byssomerulius psittacinus is a species of crust fungus in the family Irpicaceae. The specific epithet psittacinus ("parrot-like") refers to the wide range of colours observed in the fruit bodies.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Byssomerulius psittacinus being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Phlebiopsis crassa
- Hypochnella violacea
- Punctularia atropurpurascens
- Ceriporia purpurea
- Tulasnella violea
Classification
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Phylum
- Basidiomycota
- Class
- Agaricomycetes
- Order
- Polyporales
- Family
- Irpicaceae
- Genus
- Byssomerulius
- Species
- Byssomerulius psittacinus
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