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Mushroom ID

Hexagonal-pored Polypore

Neofavolus alveolaris

LOW RISK

Identification Confirmed: Neofavolus alveolaris (Hexagonal-Pored Polypore)

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Caractéristiques clés

  • Sessile or short-stalked bracket shape
  • Pore surface composed of large
  • angular
  • hexagonal pits
  • White to pale cream coloration
  • Growth exclusively on dead hardwood
Couleur :

White to pale cream

Odeur :

No distinctive smell

Mode de croissance :

Overlapping clusters

Environnement :

Wood

Habitat et distribution

Habitat :

Deciduous forest, on fallen branches or standing dead wood

Distribution :

Cosmopolitan; widespread across temperate and tropical regions

Saisonnalité :

Spring through Autumn (Year-round in tropical climates)

Valeur économique

Demande du marché :

Low - primarily used in research

Gamme de prix :

N/A

Usage commercial :

None

Espèces similaires

Winter Polypore

Polyporus brumalis

Non-toxic, but tough
Différences clés :
  • Pores are much smaller and rounder
  • Possesses a distinct central stem

Favolus

Favolus brasiliensis

Unknown edibility/Non-toxic
Différences clés :
  • Pores often larger and more irregular
  • Typically restricted to tropical regions

Action recommandée

Observation is appropriate. Do not consume any wild fungi without absolute, confirmed identification by multiple methods.