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Winter polypore

Lentinus brumalis

A species of Lentinus

Gardeners can distinguish the winter polypore by its smooth cap, circular pores, and brown stem. It has a particular affinity for birch but can be found on other North American hardwoods. It is not edible due to its tough skin, but is often used in potpourri.

Cap Diameter:

4 - 12 cm

Odor:

Mildly pleasant, non-distinctive woodland scent.

General Info About Winter polypore

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Attributes of Winter polypore

Cap Diameter

4 - 12 cm

Height

2 - 5 cm

Cap

Cap 1.5 - 10 cm across; yellow-brown to dark brown or nearly black; finely hairy

Cap Shape

Depressed, Central Bump

Cap Surfaces

Velvety, Fibrillose-scaly

Stem

Stem 2.5 - 5 cm long, 1.5 - 5 mm thick; yellow-brown to dark brown or nearly black

Stem Shapes

Cylindrical

Flesh

Leathery, very hard; white

Ring

Ringless

Spore Print Color

White

Odor

Mildly pleasant, non-distinctive woodland scent.

Body Color

Brown

Black

Yellow

White

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 Winter polypore by these plants:

Paper birch, Oaks

Occurence Habitats

Deciduous Woodland

Species Status

Fairly frequent and widespread

Endangered Species

How to Identify Winter polypore

Fruiting Body Cap Undersurface

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Habitat of Winter polypore

Winter polypore are typically found on decomposing hardwood material, often inhabiting the fallen branches of trees like Beech.

Scientific Classification of Winter polypore

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Shelf fungi

Family

Polyporaceae

Genus

Lentinus

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Tips for Finding Winter polypore

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What are Some Tips for Finding Winter polypore

Inspect fallen hardwood, especially Beech, for decomposing wood that can host winter polypore.
Target areas with significant fallen branch activity, such as after windstorms or natural decay.
Gently move aside leaf litter or debris that may conceal winter polypore on decaying branches.
Use a small brush to clear the suspected areas without damaging potential winter polypore specimens.
Revisit the same spots periodically, as winter polypore may reappear on the same substrates.

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