Rhodotus palmatus

Wrinkled peach.

On elm in Laindon, UK.
On elm in Laindon, UK.
On elm in Laindon, UK.
On elm in Laindon, UK.
On elm in Laindon, UK.
On elm in Laindon, UK.
On elm in Laindon, UK.
On elm in Laindon, UK.
On elm in Laindon, UK.
On elm in Laindon, UK.

On elm in Laindon, UK.
On elm in Laindon, UK.
On elm in Laindon, UK.
On elm in Laindon, UK.
On elm in Laindon, UK.
On elm in Laindon, UK.
On elm in Laindon, UK.
On elm in Laindon, UK.

Common name

Wrinkled peach.

Often found on

Elm.

Sometimes found on

Other broadleaved tree species.

Location

Found across the entire tree structure from the stem to smaller branches. Often on fallen tree parts and stumps.

Description

Annual cap. Distinctly pink. Sometimes exudes water from surface. Cap covered with wrinkles to varying degrees. Gills pink.

Confused with

None.

Significance

Considered saprotrophic. On standing trees, its presence indicates dysfunctional and dead areas (e.g. aerial deadwood).