Punctularia atropurpurascens, also known as violet crust or purple fuzz, is a species of fungus. Purple fuzz is a saprotrophic crust fungus. The preferred nutrient source of purple fuzz is the wood of deciduous trees. Purple fuzz is prone to guttation and weeps red. Purple fuzz appears to be a fairly widespread fungus capable of adapting to a variety of climates.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Purple Fuzz 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.
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Classification
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Phylum
- Basidiomycota
- Class
- Agaricomycetes
- Order
- Corticiales
- Family
- Corticiaceae
- Genus
- Punctularia
- Species
- Punctularia atropurpurascens
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