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Cinnabar-red polypore

Pycnoporus cinnabarinus

A species of Cinnabar polypores, Also known as Cinnabar bracket

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.

Cap Diameter:

1.5 - 3 cm

Odor:

Mildly fragrant or often not distinctive.

General Info About Cinnabar-red polypore

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Attributes of Cinnabar-red polypore

Cap Diameter

1.5 - 3 cm

Height

2 - 12 cm

Cap

Cap 1.5 - 3 cm across; semicircular to kidney-shaped; orange; nearly smooth

Stem

Absent

Flesh

Tough; reddish to pale orange

Spore Print Color

White

Odor

Mildly fragrant or often not distinctive.

Body Color

Red

Orange

Flesh Bruises

The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.

Growth Form

Scattered, Gregarious

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

Dead Woods

You can find Cinnabar-red polypore by these plants:

Gambel Oak, Sorbus

Occurence Habitats

Deciduous Woodland

Species Status

Widely distributed

Endangered Species

How to Identify Cinnabar-red polypore

Fruiting Body Cap Pores

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Habitat of Cinnabar-red polypore

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.

Scientific Classification of Cinnabar-red polypore

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Shelf fungi

Family

Polyporaceae

Genus

Cinnabar polypores

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Tips for Finding Cinnabar-red polypore

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What are Some Tips for Finding Cinnabar-red polypore

Search around fallen or dead hardwood trees, especially those with bark.
Check stumps and logs as cinnabar-red polypore often grows on these wooden structures.
Look for the bright red or orange fruiting bodies of cinnabar-red polypore, which are distinctive and noticeable.
Investigate shady, moist areas where wood decays, as these conditions are optimal for cinnabar-red polypore.
Use a gentle touch while searching to avoid damaging the fruiting bodies of cinnabar-red polypore.