Southern cinnabar polypore grows in a variety of contexts, though it prefers to grow on deadwood near open water sources. This mushroom fruits from the late summer to early winter. True to its name, young southern cinnabar polypore has a bright orange color that's similar to cinnabar but may fade in older age.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Southern cinnabar polypore
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Attributes of Southern cinnabar polypore
Spore Print Color
White
Body Color
Red
Orange
Growth Form
Gregarious, Clustered
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On wood
You can find Southern cinnabar polypore by these plants:
The southern cinnabar polypore can be found in various habitats, but it's commonly found near a source of water. It grows on dead or decaying organic material, such as stumps and fallen logs.
Scientific Classification of Southern cinnabar polypore
