scaly polypore

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scaly polypore

The hiker examines a scaly polypore growing on an old tree stump.

Definition

Noun: - A type of fungus (Polyporus squamosus, also known as Cerioporus squamosus) characterized by having a cap with distinctive brown scales, a lateral or off-center stalk when present, and pores on its underside instead of gills. It is a bracket fungus commonly found on living or dead hardwood trees.

Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • We identified the scaly polypore growing on the old maple tree.
    • The forager noted that the scaly polypore is also commonly called the "dryad's saddle".
Advanced Usage
  • In Mycology: The term is used to specifically refer to the species within the family Polyporaceae. It is described as a "polypore" due to its porous hymenium (spore-bearing surface).
    • The scaly polypore is considered a saprophytic and weakly parasitic fungus.
Variants and Related Words
  • Dryad's Saddle: A common name for the same fungus, referencing its saddle-like shape and mythical association with tree nymphs (dryads).
  • Pheasant's Back Fungus: Another common name, alluding to the pattern on its cap resembling a pheasant's feathers.
  • Polyporus squamosus: The formal scientific binomial name.
Synonyms
  • Dryad's Saddle
  • Pheasant's Back Fungus
Related Phrases
  • Bracket Fungus: A general category for woody, shelf-like fungi to which the scaly polypore belongs.
  • Polypore: The broader group of fungi with a porous underside, as opposed to gilled mushrooms.
scaly polypore

The hiker examines a scaly polypore growing on an old tree stump.

Noun
  1. a fungus with a lateral stalk (when there is a stalk) and a scaly cap that becomes nearly black in maturity; widely distributed in the northern hemisphere

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