Giant Noble Polypore

Fungi > Polypores

The Giant Noble Polypore (Bridgeoporus nobilissimus), also known as the Fuzzy Sahuaro or Noble Polypore, is a gargantuan, mythical bracket fungus native exclusively to the ancient old-growth temperate rainforests of the Pacific Northwest. Possessing the distinction of...

Cinnabar Polypore

Fungi > Bracket & Shelf Fungi

The Cinnabar Polypore (Pycnoporus cinnabarinus), also known as the Cinnabar Red Polypore, is one of the most visually dazzling and unmistakable wood-decay fungi in the Northern Hemisphere. Belonging to the polypore family Polyporaceae, this bracket fungus produces...

Southern Bracket

Fungi > Bracket Fungi

OverviewThe Southern Bracket (Ganoderma australe, also known as Ganoderma adspersum) is a massive, perennial woody polypore bracket fungus belonging to the family Polyporaceae. Inhabiting ancient broadleaf woodlands, royal parklands, and suburban estate avenues across...

Blushing Bracket

Fungi > Bracket Fungi

OverviewThe Blushing Bracket (Daedaleopsis confragosa) is a widespread, tough, annual to biennial polypore bracket fungus native to the damp broadleaf woodlands and riparian river corridors of the Northern Hemisphere. Belonging to the family Polyporaceae, this...

Oak Mazegill

Fungi > Bracket Fungi

OverviewThe Oak Mazegill (Daedalea quercina) is an ancient, corky, perennial bracket fungus renowned throughout temperate broadleaf woodlands for its remarkable, maze-like hymenial underside. Belonging to the family Fomitopsidaceae within the order Polyporales, this...