Black-footed polypore
A species of Picipes, Also known as Bay polypore Scientific name : Picipes badius Genus : Picipes
Black-footed polypore, A species of Picipes
Also known as:
Bay polypore
Scientific name: Picipes badius
Genus: Picipes
Photo By Amanda Schabdach
Description
This inedible fungus grows on fallen wood and stumps of deciduous trees. Black-footed polypores have the ability to remain through the winter, as they rot very slowly after releasing their spores. They are thus appreciated for providing a bit of visual interest in winter landscapes.
Colors
Brown
Black
Red
White
Habitat
The black-footed polypore is commonly found in forests. It is closely associated with decaying deciduous trees, but it occasionally appears on conifers. It grows on rotting and dead wood, on stumps and logs.
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General Info
Habitat
The black-footed polypore is commonly found in forests. It is closely associated with decaying deciduous trees, but it occasionally appears on conifers. It grows on rotting and dead wood, on stumps and logs.
Growth Form
Saprobic; solitary, gregarious
Sporocarp Height
4-20.5 cm
Cap Diameter
25 cm
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Saprophytic
Substrate
On soil
Smell
Slightly mealy or not distinctive
Spore Print
White
Species Status
Widely distributed
How to identify it?
Photo By Amanda Schabdach
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Shelf fungi Family
Polyporaceae Genus
Picipes Species
Black-footed polypore