Big smoky bracket
Bjerkandera fumosa
A species of Bjerkandera.
Polyporus squamosus, commonly known as Dryad's Saddle, primarily colonizes decaying timber, actively participating in the decomposition cycle. Its distinctive morphology features a tiered, shelf-like arrangement with a brownish-scaly upper surface and a creamy-white porous underside. This fungus flourishes in deciduous woodlands and exhibits considerable adaptability to varying ecological stressors, thereby performing a vital function within its habitat through nutrient recirculation.
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Attributes of Big smoky bracket
Cap Diameter
3 - 15 cm
Height
2 - 10 cm
Cap
Cap 3 - 15 cm across; semicircular; buff
Cap Surfaces
Smooth
Flesh
Flesh 1.5 cm thick; buff, brown; spongy-tough
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
BrownYellow
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Clustered
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On wood
You can find Big smoky bracket by these plants
Willows, Elms
Species Status
Very common
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Big smoky bracket
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Shelf fungi
Family
Meruliaceae
Genus
Bjerkandera
Toxicity and Edibility of Big smoky bracket
Is Big smoky bracket Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
