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Ischnoderma resinosum Habitat: Growing on a fallen, rotting tree (hardwood) in a mixed forest Fall,Geotagged,Ischnoderma resinosum,Resinous Polypore,United States,fungus,mushroom,polypore Click/tap to enlarge

Ischnoderma resinosum

Habitat: Growing on a fallen, rotting tree (hardwood) in a mixed forest

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The Resinous Polypore

''Ischnoderma resinosum'' is a species of fungus in the family Fomitopsidaceae. Commonly known as the late fall polypore, resinous polypore, or benzoin bracket, this shelf mushroom is 7–25 cm across, velvety, dark red/brown, aging black. Its spongy but tough, sweet smelling flesh exudes a red liquid when young.

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Similar species: Polyporales
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded May 25, 2021. Captured Oct 3, 2020 10:47 in 91 Main St, Sharon, CT 06069, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 90D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/166s
  • ISO250
  • 100mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.