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Purple Fuzz

Punctularia atropurpurascens

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Corticiales ›Family: Corticiaceae ›Genus: Punctularia

About

Punctularia atropurpurascens, also known as violet crust or purple fuzz, is a species of fungus. Purple fuzz is a saprotrophic crust fungus. The preferred nutrient source of purple fuzz is the wood of deciduous trees. Purple fuzz is prone to guttation and weeps red. Purple fuzz appears to be a fairly widespread fungus capable of adapting to a variety of climates.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Purple Fuzz?
The scientific name of Purple Fuzz is Punctularia atropurpurascens.
What kingdom does Purple Fuzz belong to?
Purple Fuzz belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Purple Fuzz belong to?
Purple Fuzz belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
What class does Purple Fuzz belong to?
Purple Fuzz belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
What order does Purple Fuzz belong to?
Purple Fuzz belongs to the order Corticiales.
What family does Purple Fuzz belong to?
Purple Fuzz belongs to the family Corticiaceae.
What genus does Purple Fuzz belong to?
Purple Fuzz belongs to the genus Punctularia.