Polypore Collection

Crab-of-the-woods, Laetiporus sulphureus (Polyporus sulphureus). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by William Hamilton Gibson from his book Our Edible Toadstools and Mushrooms, Harper

DDE-90027842
Canada, British Columbia, Bowron Lakes Provincial Park. Forest floor mushrooms (Hypholoma) and fungi (Trametes versicolor) in autumn. Date: 13/12/2006

Mushrooms and fungi: Albatrellus ovinus

Polypore mushrooms
Cyclomyces setiporus (Polyporus intybaceus) and birch polypore, Piptoporus betulinus (Polyporus betulinus). Chromolithograph by Lassus after an illustration by A

Scaly polypore, Polyporus squamosus.. Scaly polypore, Polyporus squamosus. Chromolithograph of an illustration by Mordecai Cubitt Cooke from A Plain and Easy Account of British Fungi

WA, Glacier Peak Wilderness, Sulphur Shelf Mushroom, Laetiporus conifericola
USA, Washington State, Glacier Peak Wilderness, Sulphur Shelf Mushroom (Laetiporus conifericola)

Turkey tail mushroom 1891
Atlas des Champignons, L. Dufour 1891

Polypore mushroom 1891
Atlas des Champignons, L. Dufour 1891

Polypore mushrooms 1891
Atlas des Champignons, L. Dufour 1891

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Beefsteak / Polypore / Ox Tongue Fungus Autumn - UK. Date:

Dryads Saddle (Polyporus squamosus) fruiting bodies, growing on standing dead wood, Hale, Cumbria, England, May

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Birch Polypore or Razorstrop Fungus - on birch log (Piptoporus betulinus) Date:

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Fungi - Birch Polypore - on fallen Birch branch (Piptoporus betulinus) Date:

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Polypore Brackets - on dead Birch Tree Date:

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Sulphur Polypore / Chicken of the Woods Fungus (Laetiporus sulphureus) Date:

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Sulphur Polypore / Chicken of the Woods Fungus (Laetiporus sulphureus) Date:

Southern Bracket (Ganoderma adspersum) fruiting bodies, growing on ash tree trunk, France, August

Banded Polypore (Trametes versicolor) fruiting bodies, mass growing on decaying log in beech woodland habitat, Exmoor N.P. Devon, England, November

Giant Polypore (Meripilus giganteus) close-up of fruiting bodies, Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire, England, October

Dyers Mazegill (Phaeolus schweinitzii) fruiting bodies, growing under spruce tree, Powys, Wales, August

Grifola frondosa is a polypore mushroom that grows in clusters at the base of trees such as this one, the False Acacia The mushroom is commonly known as hen-of-the-woods, rams head and sheeps head

Chicken-of-the-woods / Sulphur Polypore, on Oak tree
ROG-13993 Chicken-of-the-woods / Sulphur Polypore, on Oak tree Laetiporus sulphureus Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Fungi - Birch Polypore - can be seen all year round - habitat on birch - annual
DAD-2034 Fungi - Birch Polypore - can be seen all year round Napp Wood, East Sussex. November. Piptoporus betulinus habitat on birch - annual, but fruit bodies remain intact from one year to next

Many Zoned Polypore
DAC-31 Many Zoned Polypore Treametes versicolor David Chapman contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Blushing Bracket (Daedaleopsis confragosa) fruiting bodies, some brackets are upside down indicating that log has been turned, growing on dead wood, Brede High Woods, West Sussex, England, november

Hoof Fungus (Fomes fomentarius) fruiting body, growing on Silver Birch (Betula pendula) trunk, Clumber Park, Nottinghamshire, England, october

Trametes versicolor, formerly known as Coriolus versicolor and Polyporus versicolor is an extremely common polypore mushroom which can be found throughout the world

Many-zoned Polypore (Coriolus versicolor) fruiting bodies, growing on tree stump, Leicestershire, England, september

Birch Polypore (Piptoporus betulinus) fruiting body, growing on Silver Birch (Betula pendula) trunk, in snow covered woodland at edge of river valley fen, Redgrave and Lopham Fen N.N.R

Hen-of-the-woods (Grifola frondosa) fruiting bodies, clump growing at base of lightning struck oak tree, Langley Wood National Nature Reserve, Wiltshire, England, september

Many-coloured polypore fungi
Many-zoned polypore (Coriolus versicolor) bracket fungi. Wiltshire, UK November 2010

Bracket fungus (Laetiporus sulphureus)
Bracket fungus. Young sulphur-coloured fruiting body of the edible bracket fungus known as the chicken of the woods (Laetiporus sulphureus), growing on a living willow tree

Bracket fungus (Polyporus squamosus)
Bracket fungus. Dryads saddle (Polyporus squamosus) bracket fungus on a tree

Mushroom surface, SEM
Mushroom surface. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the spore-bearing surface of a hen of the woods mushroom (Grifola frondosa). This surface is found on the underside of the mushroom

Dryads Saddle (Polyporus squamosus) close-up of fruiting bodies, in deciduous woodland, Derbyshire, England

Oak Polypore
WAT-13949 Oak Polypore Copenhagen, Denmark Piptoporus quercinus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Birch Polypore Fungus
ROG-3916 Birch Polypore Fungus Piptoporus betulinus Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Birch Polypore. Habitat on birch - fruit bodies remain intact from one year into the next. Very common. Not edible
DAD-1954 Birch Polypore Very common. Not edible. October Piptoporus betulinus Habitat on birch - fruit bodies remain intact from one year into the next

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"Exploring the Fascinating World of Polypore: From Crab-of-the-woods to Turkey Tail" Discover the enchanting realm of polypores, a diverse group of mushrooms and fungi that captivate with their unique characteristics. Among them is the vibrant Crab-of-the-woods (Laetiporus sulphureus), boasting striking yellow-orange hues reminiscent of a crab's shell. Its scientific identification as DDE-90027842 only adds to its mystique. Delve deeper into this kingdom, and you'll encounter Albatrellus ovinus, an intriguing member known for its mushroom-like appearance. But it is the polypore mushrooms themselves that truly steal the show, displaying an array of shapes, sizes, and colors in nature's grand design. One such example is the Scaly Polypore (Polyporus squamosus), found in WA's Glacier Peak Wilderness. Its textured surface resembles scales on a reptile's skin, adding intrigue to any forest landscape. Meanwhile, Sulphur Shelf Mushroom (Laetiporus conifericola) thrives on Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada – a testament to nature's abundant beauty. Venturing across continents reveals even more wonders; Dryads Saddle (Polyporus squamosus) emerges from deciduous woodlands in Derbyshire, England like ethereal seats for mythical creatures. And let us not forget about Turkey Tail Mushroom 1891 - an ancient species whose name evokes images of colorful feathers adorning woodland floors since time immemorial. In every corner of our planet lies evidence of polypores' resilience and adaptability. Whether they grace remote regions or flourish closer to home like Vancouver Island in British Columbia – these magnificent organisms remind us that nature holds endless surprises waiting to be discovered. So next time you stumble upon these captivating beings while exploring forests or wandering through your local park—pause for a moment and marvel at the intricate beauty of polypores.