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Blackfoot polypore

Cerioporus leptocephalus

A species of Cerioporus, Also known as Elegant polypore

Blackfoot polypore grows on the small sticks, stumps, and other deadwood from hardwood trees. This mushroom can be found through much of the frost-free season and throughout much of the world. This mushroom may fade in color with age, making it more difficult to differentiate from other mushrooms.

Cap Diameter:

3 - 8 cm

Odor:

Mild earthy with a pleasant scent.

General Info About Blackfoot polypore

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Attributes of Blackfoot polypore

Cap Diameter

3 - 8 cm

Height

1 - 4 cm

Cap

Cap 2 - 5 cm in diameter; convex, irregular shape; red-brown , yellowish grey; turning slightly brown when bruised

Cap Shape

Flat, Depressed

Cap Surfaces

Velvety

Stem

5 - 75 mm long and 1.5 - 15 mm thick; central to lateral; light yellowish brown; smooth, glabrous

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Flesh

Tough and chewy

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

White

Odor

Mild earthy with a pleasant scent.

Body Color

Brown

Black

Yellow

Red

Gray

Flesh Bruises

The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.

Growth Form

Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

Dead Woods

You can find Blackfoot polypore by these plants:

Willows

Occurence Habitats

Deciduous Woodland

Endangered Species

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Habitat of Blackfoot polypore

The blackfoot polypore is a woodland mushroom that's primarily associated with deciduous forests, but occasionally with coniferous. The species is saprobic, meaning it feeds on decomposing organic matter such as dead wood, though it sometimes attacks living trees and feeds parasitically.

Scientific Classification of Blackfoot polypore

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Shelf fungi

Family

Polyporaceae

Genus

Cerioporus

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Tips for Finding Blackfoot polypore

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What are Some Tips for Finding Blackfoot polypore

Examine fallen hardwood branches or logs, as blackfoot polypore often grows on these substrates.
Focus on areas with beech trees which are a common host for blackfoot polypore.
Look closely for solitary occurrences or small clusters, rather than large colonies of blackfoot polypore.
Inspect possible habitats at various times, as blackfoot polypore can be found from the start until the end of winter.
Utilize a gentle touch while searching to avoid damaging the blackfoot polypore and its habitat.

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