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Spring polypore

Lentinus arcularius

A species of Lentinus

Morel mushroom hunters may be most familiar with spring polypore since it is one of the earliest mushrooms to appear in the spring, as hinted by its name. Lentinus mushrooms typically have gills, but when investigated, this mushroom reveals surprising honeycomb-shaped pores.

Cap Diameter:

3 - 9 cm

Odor:

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

General Info About Spring polypore

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Attributes of Spring polypore

Cap Diameter

3 - 9 cm

Cap

Cap 1.5 - 8 cm across; circular, shallowly funnel-shaped; brown; surface covered with small radiating scals; margin fringed with short hairs

Cap Surfaces

Fibrillose-scaly, Velvety

Stem

Stem 4 cm long, 2 - 5 mm thick; enlarged base; solid; ocher brown to dark yellow brown

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Flesh

Flesh 1 mm thick; tough to leathery; cream

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

White

Odor

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

Body Color

Black

Yellow

Flesh Bruises

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

Growth Form

Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

On wood

You can find Spring polypore by these plants:

Willows

Endangered Species

How to Identify Spring polypore

Fruiting Body Cap Pores

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Habitat of Spring polypore

The spring polypore is a woodland mushroom that's primarily associated with deciduous trees. It's a saprobic species that feeds on decomposing organic matter such as rotting branches or fallen logs. It may appear like it's sprouting from the ground, while it actually grows on buried wood.

Scientific Classification of Spring polypore

Phylum

Club fungi