The smoky polypore (Bjerkandera adusta) is a relatively tough polypore that is highly variable in both size and form. Most often, the species appears as a typical, shelf-like, semi-circular polypore, though it may grow in small wavy clusters or even sport a more mushroom-like cap and stalk appearance. The species' common name refers to its dark grey pore surface.
Cap Diameter:
2 - 10 cm
Odor:
Fragrant, somewhat sweet, or nondescript.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Smoky polypore
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Attributes of Smoky polypore
Cap Diameter
2 - 10 cm
Height
2 - 10 cm
Cap
Cream to buff
Cap Shape
Convex, Flat
Cap Surfaces
Velvety, Fibrillose-scaly
Flesh
Tough, corky, leathery; whitish to faintly brownish
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Fragrant, somewhat sweet, or nondescript.
Body Color
Brown
Black
Gray
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
The smoky polypore grows in woods and wooded areas that are populated by deciduous trees. It forms its fruitbody on dead wood such as fallen branches or logs.
Distribution Area of Smoky polypore
North America,Europe,Africa,Central and South America,Asia,Australia,and New Zealand
