
''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.
Similar species: Polyporales
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Uploaded Feb 9, 2015. Captured Feb 8, 2015 12:35 in 1900-1998 East Crescent Drive, Seattle, WA 98112, USA.