Wrinkled Peach (Rhodotus palmatus) -- Habitat, Season & Foraging Guide

Habitat

Woodland

This species grows in clusters on the decaying wood of deciduous trees. It is particularly associated with elm logs and stumps.

Cap: Measuring 2.5 to 8 centimeters across, it starts convex and later flattens out. The surface is rubbery with a distinctive wrinkled or net-veined texture and an inrolled margin.
Stem: Reaches 3 to 7 centimeters in length and is typically equal in width. It is often positioned slightly off-center, featuring a downy texture at the top and fibrous lines below.
Gills: Crowded and ranging in color from white-pink to pale apricot; they are notched to nearly free from the stem.
Flesh: White in color with pinkish or apricot tints.
Spore print: Pinkish.
Taste: Bitter.
Smell: Pleasant but not strongly defined.

Plan ahead with 10-day forecasts, see what people are finding nearby, get photo IDs, and track your finds.

unknown

The flavor of this fungus is described as bitter. It possesses a notably rubbery texture.

Misidentification can be fatal. Never eat a mushroom unless you're 100% sure. This information may be inaccurate. Always consult multiple sources.

Saprotrophic

It obtains nutrients by decomposing dead organic matter, primarily from dead hardwood trees.