dryad's saddle

Also known as Cerioporus squamosus, pheasant's back mushroom

species of fungus

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Dryad's saddle, scientifically named *Cerioporus squamosus*, is a species of fungus within the genus *Cerioporus*. It is classified as a saprobiont and is considered an edible mushroom. The organism produces a white spore print and emits a cucumber-like smell. While its primary common name is Dryad's Saddle, it is also referred to by other names including cyfrwy cennog, 寬鱗多孔菌, Zadelzwam, and choroš šupinatý.

The species has been recorded in 83,447 observations on iNaturalist. It is part of the Fungi kingdom. The taxon is also associated with the name *Polyporus squamosus* in various galleries and categories.

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Species

Dryad's Saddle

species

Observations83,447

Žvynuotoji skylėtbudė (lot. Polyporus squamosus) – skylėtbudžių (Polyporus) genties grybų rūšis.

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: taxon
Parent taxon: Cerioporus
Image: Polyporus squamosus Molter.jpg

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taxon name: Cerioporus squamosus
taxon rank: species
taxon common name: Трутовик лускатий
spore print color: white
mushroom ecological type: saprobiont
edibility: edible mushroom
Commons gallery: Polyporus squamosus
Commons category: Polyporus squamosus
short name: C. squamosus

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Encyclopedic overview

Dryad's saddle (Cerioporus squamosus)Cerioporus squamosus, synonym Polyporus squamosus, is a basidiomycete bracket fungus, with common names including dryad's saddle and pheasant's back mushroom. It has a widespread distribution, being found in Eurasia and North America. It causes a white rot in the heartwood of living and dead hardwood trees.

Taxonomy

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