Resinous Polypore (Ischnoderma resinosum)

Resinous Polypore, a reference photo — Photo: Dan Molter · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

Ischnoderma resinosum is a species of fungus in the family Ischnodermataceae. It is commonly known as the resinous polypore, late fall polypore, or benzoin bracket.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Resinous Polypore being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Ischnoderma benzoinum

Classification

Kingdom: Fungi
Phylum: Basidiomycota
Class: Agaricomycetes
Order: Polyporales
Family: Ischnodermataceae
Genus: Ischnoderma
Species: Ischnoderma resinosum

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