Blushing Bracket – Daedaleopsis Confragosa Gourmet Mushroom

Daedaleopsis confragosa, commonly known as the thin-walled maze polypore or the blushing bracket, is a species of polypore fungus in the family Polyporaceae. A plant pathogen, it causes a white rot of injured hardwoods, especially willows.

The brackets of this species are 8-22 cm wide and are characterised by having a sharp edge. Pale brown on the upper surface with circumferential bands. The white to cream porous underside bruises pink when scratched, hence the common name. When old and no longer viable the brackets age to a striking red-brown color.

Found on dead deciduous wood, particularly Willow and Birch.

Can be seen all year round.