scaly polypore

scaly polypore
noun
a fungus with a lateral stalk (when there is a stalk) and a scaly cap that becomes nearly black in maturity; widely distributed in the northern hemisphere
Hypernyms: ↑polypore, ↑pore fungus, ↑pore mushroom
Member Holonyms: ↑Polyporus, ↑genus Polyporus

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  • polypore — noun woody pore fungi; any fungus of the family Polyporaceae or family Boletaceae having the spore bearing surface within tubes or pores; the fruiting bodies are usually woody at maturity and persistent • Syn: ↑pore fungus, ↑pore mushroom •… …   Useful english dictionary

  • pore fungus — noun woody pore fungi; any fungus of the family Polyporaceae or family Boletaceae having the spore bearing surface within tubes or pores; the fruiting bodies are usually woody at maturity and persistent • Syn: ↑polypore, ↑pore mushroom •… …   Useful english dictionary

  • Polyporus squamosus — noun a fungus with a lateral stalk (when there is a stalk) and a scaly cap that becomes nearly black in maturity; widely distributed in the northern hemisphere • Syn: ↑scaly polypore • Hypernyms: ↑polypore, ↑pore fungus, ↑pore mushroom • Member… …   Useful english dictionary

  • pore mushroom — noun woody pore fungi; any fungus of the family Polyporaceae or family Boletaceae having the spore bearing surface within tubes or pores; the fruiting bodies are usually woody at maturity and persistent • Syn: ↑polypore, ↑pore fungus • Hypernyms …   Useful english dictionary

  • genus Polyporus — noun type genus of the Polyporaceae; includes important pathogens of e.g. birches and conifers • Syn: ↑Polyporus • Hypernyms: ↑fungus genus • Member Holonyms: ↑Polyporaceae, ↑family Polyporaceae • …   Useful english dictionary

  • Polyporus — noun type genus of the Polyporaceae; includes important pathogens of e.g. birches and conifers • Syn: ↑genus Polyporus • Hypernyms: ↑fungus genus • Member Holonyms: ↑Polyporaceae, ↑family Polyporaceae …   Useful english dictionary

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