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Veiled polypore

Cryptoporus volvatus

A species of Cryptoporus

If you've ever gone on a walk through the woods where dead conifers are present, there's a good chance you've seen a veiled polypore. The fungus' name comes from the fact that it's pores are "veiled" by a rounded piece of tissue. Indeed, rather than growing in sheet-like formations like other polypores, the veiled polypore can be nearly spherical. These mushrooms are especially prevalent in pine stands that have been ravaged by fire or beetles.

Cap Diameter:

3 - 6 cm

Odor:

Fragrant with a hint of resin.

General Info About Veiled polypore

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Attributes of Veiled polypore

Cap Diameter

3 - 6 cm

Height

1 - 5 cm

Cap

Cap 5 cm across; spherical; tan to ocher-brown; surface smooth, or with a lacquered gloss

Cap Shape

Convex

Cap Surfaces

Smooth

Flesh

Corky; white

Spore Print Color

Pinkish

Odor

Fragrant with a hint of resin.

Body Color

Brown

Yellow

Cream

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 Veiled polypore by these plants:

Bishop pine

Occurence Habitats

Coniferous Woodland

Species Status

Widely distributed

Endangered Species

How to Identify Veiled polypore

Fruiting Body Cap Pores

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Habitat of Veiled polypore

The veiled polypore is found in coniferous forests. It thrives in areas disturbed by fires, or growing on any recently-dead wood. It feeds on the bark of dead trees but occasionally occurs on living wood.

Distribution Area of Veiled polypore

North America,Asia

Scientific Classification of Veiled polypore

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Shelf fungi

Family

Polyporaceae

Genus

Cryptoporus

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Tips for Finding Veiled polypore

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What are Some Tips for Finding Veiled polypore

Inspect dead coniferous trees, focusing on those with recent damage from fire or pests.
Look for veiled polypore growing individually or in groups on standing dead timber or fallen logs.
Search throughout the year as these mushrooms can fruit in varying conditions without specific seasonal limitations.
Since veiled polypore can be among initial colonizers, prioritize wood that has died relatively recently.