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''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
Species identified by Flown Kimmerling
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Uploaded Dec 5, 2018. Captured Dec 2, 2018 11:22 in 234 Oakman Rd NE, Ranger, GA 30734, USA.
  • Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi
  • f/9.0
  • 1/500s
  • ISO320
  • 60mm