Some general types of mushrooms that grow on trees include bracket or 'shelf' mushrooms, jelly fungus, and cap fungus, although the wild world of mushrooms rarely fits into these neat categories.

Different fungi grow on trees, including cap fungus ... The photo above shows a stunning form of shelf or bracket mushroom called turkey tail (Trametes versicolor) because of its resemblance ...

is one of the most common polyporous bracket fungi and, as the name suggests, grows almost exclusively on Birch trees. The brackets burst out from the bark of the tree, and these fruiting bodies ...

Also known as the bitter bracket fungus, this tree-growing mushroom is so unpleasant that scientists decided to investigate its molecular makeup. The researchers found three previously unknown ...

Purdue Landscape Report: Inonotus dryadeus is one of the more common wood decay fungi we receive at the diagnostic lab in association with declining trees, specifically oaks. Inonotus is found so ...

If you notice these unusual growths, it’s advisable to consult a tree surgeon to assess the situation. Early detection is crucial, as bracket fungi can weaken branches, leading to breakages or ...

Trees now account for more than a quarter of all species on the Red List and are at risk of extinction in nearly every country. Fungi — or a lack thereof — could partly explain why trees are ...

University of Alberta research is showing how trees and fungi team up to survive and stay healthy against insect attacks—an alliance that could lead to more resilient forests. Endophytes—tiny ...