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Orange polypore

Hapalopilus croceus

A species of Hapalopilus

Orange polypore typically grows on dead hardwood, favoring oak. It forms a fruiting body with a distinct orange to tan color and a velvet-like texture when young, which becomes crustier with age. Orange polypore releases spores from small pores underneath its semi-circular caps. It plays an important ecological role in decomposing wood and recycling nutrients back into the environment.

Cap Diameter:

4 - 10 cm

Odor:

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

General Info About Orange polypore

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Attributes of Orange polypore

Cap Diameter

4 - 10 cm

Cap

Cap 4 - 10 cm across, 3 - 5 cm deep; semicircular to kidney-shaped, convex; golden orange; moist, finely fuzzy

Cap Shape

Convex

Cap Surfaces

Fibrillose-scaly

Stem

Absent

Flesh

Thick; fairly soft; zoned with zones of golden orange, pastel orange, and brownish

Spore Print Color

White

Odor

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

Body Color

Gold

Orange

Growth Form

Solitary, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic, Parasitic

Substrate

Wood of Living Trees, Dead Woods

You can find Orange polypore by these plants:

Willows

Occurence Habitats

Deciduous Woodland

Species Status

Vulnerable

Endangered Species

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Habitat of Orange polypore

Orange polypore typically resides on the wood of hardwood trees like oaks, preferring small groups or solitary growth.

Scientific Classification of Orange polypore

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Shelf fungi

Family

Polyporaceae

Genus

Hapalopilus

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Tips for Finding Orange polypore

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What are Some Tips for Finding Orange polypore

Search on or around hardwood tree species, especially oaks, as orange polypore often inhabits these.
Look for orange polypore on fallen logs or standing dead wood where they may be growing alone or in sparse clusters.
Inspect the heartwood of potentially affected trees for signs of orange polypore presence.
Gently brush aside loose bark or debris on hardwoods to reveal any hidden orange polypore specimens.

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