Little nest polypore can grow in the form of either shelf- or cup-shaped structures. The cup-like shapes help the fungus shed spores whenever it is hit and shaken by raindrops. Though the fungus itself will readily survive the winter, the more fragile cup and shelf structures typically get eaten by insect larvae before the new season.
Cap Diameter:
4 - 6 cm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy with no unique scent.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Little nest polypore
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Attributes of Little nest polypore
Cap Diameter
4 - 6 cm
Cap
5 cm across and 3 cm tall; semicircular, or kidney-shaped; whitish to pale brownish; bald, radially furrowed and wrinkled
Cap Surfaces
Visible lines or stripes
Flesh
Fairly tough; white
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy with no unique scent.
Body Color
Brown
White
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
Dead Woods
You can find Little nest polypore by these plants:
Willows
Occurence Habitats
Deciduous Woodland
Species Status
Widely distributed from the Great Plains eastward
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Little nest polypore
Little nest polypore thrives on dead hardwood materials, preferring decomposed woods such as fallen branches, logs, and tree stumps.
