Cinnabar-red polypore
A species of Cinnabar polypores, Also known as Cinnabar bracket Scientific name : Pycnoporus cinnabarinus Genus : Cinnabar polypores
Cinnabar-red polypore, A species of Cinnabar polypores
Also known as:
Cinnabar bracket
Scientific name: Pycnoporus cinnabarinus
Genus: Cinnabar polypores
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Description
Cinnabar-red polypore(Pycnoporus cinnabarinus) can be easily spotted on the dead deciduous wood it prefers, thanks to its eponymous red-orange coloring. However, its brightness fades as it matures; older specimens may appear light orange or even peach. Regardless of age, this species is considered inedible.
Colors
Red
Orange
Habitat
The cinnabar-red polypore commonly appears in deciduous woodlands. It grows on deadwood or decaying wood, developing its fruitbody on stumps, logs, and fallen branches.
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General Info
Habitat
The cinnabar-red polypore commonly appears in deciduous woodlands. It grows on deadwood or decaying wood, developing its fruitbody on stumps, logs, and fallen branches.
Growth Form
Saprobic
Sporocarp Height
2-12 cm
Cap Diameter
1.5-3 cm
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Saprophytic
Substrate
On wood
Smell
Odor fragrant
Spore Print
White
Species Status
Widely distributed
How to identify it?
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Shelf fungi Family
Polyporaceae Genus
Cinnabar polypores Species
Cinnabar-red polypore