Cracked-cap polypore grows primarily on hardwood trees, forming tough, woody fruiting bodies that persist year-round. It has a distinctive cracked appearance with a brown to blackish surface. Cracked-cap polypore plays a role in the ecosystem by helping to decompose dead wood, thus recycling nutrients back into the environment.
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General Info About Cracked-cap polypore
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Attributes of Cracked-cap polypore
Spore Print Color
Brown
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On wood
You can find Cracked-cap polypore by these plants: