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Dryad's Saddle

Polyporus squamosus

Photo by LukeGMyers
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Field Notes

Description:

A few large Dryad's saddle mushrooms, the large ones seem common in my forest.

Habitat:

Growing out of fallen log, often found on the wounds of trees as well.

Notes:

This fungus is edible and quite palatable before it gets to old.

Reference Links:

Dryad's Saddle (Polyporus squamosus) - Information on Dryad's Saddle, Polyporus squamosus, Dryad's Saddle, Pheasant Back Mushroom, Hawks Wing (Polyporus squamosus) - Mush…

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