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Mossy maple polypore
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Mossy maple polypore
Mossy maple polypore
Mossy maple polypore

Mossy maple polypore

Oxyporus populinus

A species of Oxyporus, Also known as Mossy maple bracket

Despite the scientific name, mossy maple polypore (Oxyporus populinus) is more commonly found at the base of maples than of poplars. Moss often grows on the upper surfaces of this light-colored shelf fungus. It causes a white rot on both fallen logs and damaged living trees.

Cap Diameter
Cap Diameter:

2 - 3 cm

Odor
Odor:

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

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Attributes of Mossy maple polypore
Cap Diameter
2 - 3 cm
Cap
Cap 2 - 3 cm across; semicircular; whitish gray to pale gray-buff; with finely and densely hairy
Flesh
Flesh 2 cm thick; corky, firm; white to ochre
Spore Print Color
White, cream, yellowish
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
Gray
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Clustered
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On wood
Species Status
Occasional
Endangered Species
No

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Habitat of Mossy maple polypore
The mossy maple polypore is primarily found in deciduous forests, particularly on maple trees. This parasitic mushroom grows on the trunks of living trees.
Scientific Classification of Mossy maple polypore
Phylum
Club fungi
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Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
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Order
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Family
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Genus
Oxyporus
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