Hymenoscyphus imberbis

Hymenoscyphus imberbis

Description

Small fruitbodies (c. 2mm) white stalked discs, becoming depressed in the centre as they mature. The short, tapering stalks are downy towards the base. Damaged fruitbodies become pinkish around the damaged areas. 

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Photograph on host plant; note substrate and associated plant species.  We recommend that this is identifed by an expert, from a specimen, before submission to NatureSpot

Habitat

wet rotting wood, often beside watercourse or submerged.  Hosts include oak, alder, ash.

When to see it

Fruiting from spring to early winter.

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