Spring Polypore (Lentinus arcularius)
Spring Polypore (Lentinus arcularius)
Spring Polypore (Lentinus arcularius)
Spring Polypore (Lentinus arcularius)
Spring Polypore (Lentinus arcularius)
Spring Polypore (Lentinus arcularius)
Spring Polypore (Lentinus arcularius)
Spring Polypore (Lentinus arcularius)
Spring Polypore (Lentinus arcularius)
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Spring Polypore

Lentinus arcularius

Life > Fungi > Basidiomycota > Agaricomycotina > Agaricomycetes > Polyporales > Polyporaceae > Lentinus


Description

The Spring Polypore (Lentinus arcularius) is a spring-time polypore that can be found growing on fallen wood. It appears to be a generalist in its wood choices as has been found growing on Hophornbeam, Eastern Red Cedar, Oak, and Birch. It can be growing gregariously, clustered, or singularly. Quite common in woodland settings in the spring.

The cap has a central depression and is tan colored with brownish scales. The scales toward the cap margin can become pointy.

The hymenophore is composed of angular pores in a radial pattern. It extends down the stem (decurrent). The pores are whitish or cream-colored. The spore print is white.

The stem is darker colored than the cap with noticeable scales.

This mushroom has a tough, elastic consistency.


Observations

May 17th, 2023 Indian Cave State Park
Spring Polypore (Lentinus arcularius)

46

Growing on American Hophornbeam log near creek in riparian woodland area.

June 16th, 2024 Niobrara Valley Preserve
Spring Polypore (Lentinus arcularius)

24-3670

Spore Print: white

May 6th, 2024 Neale Woods
Spring Polypore (Lentinus arcularius)

528

June 16th, 2024 Niobrara Valley Preserve
Spring Polypore (Lentinus arcularius)

Not collected

Eastern red cedar

May 13th, 2024 Fontenelle Forest
Spring Polypore (Lentinus arcularius)

572

  • Growing on fallen Northern Red Oak log in low spring fed oak woodland draw.
  • Caps with acute central depression.
  • Stipe squamulose and elastic.
June 17th, 2024 Niobrara Valley Preserve
Spring Polypore (Lentinus arcularius)

Not collected

June 19th, 2024 Niobrara Valley Preserve
Spring Polypore (Lentinus arcularius)

Not collected

June 19th, 2024 Niobrara Valley Preserve
Spring Polypore (Lentinus arcularius)

Not Collected

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