The Smoky Polypore can be distinguished by its gray-to-black pore surface in contrast to its pale cap surface. It is widespread across the continent and can be found year-round. It grows in large, shelving clusters on wood that stack on top of each other at the same time growing as a crust (effused-reflexed). The specimens pictured here are relatively young.

October 24, 2023 Field Notes

• Effused-reflexed.
• Nonfertile surface white to buff yellow.
• Hymenophore grayish. Smell strong and pleasant. “Bringing fond memories of from the pool as a kid”-Chance “It’s not the chlorine, it’s the fresh, “watery” smell”