Spring Polypore (Lentinus arcularius)

Spring Polypore, a reference photo — Photo: Rocky Houghtby from Chicago, Il, USA · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

Lentinus arcularius, also known as the spring polypore, is a ubiquitous species of fungus in the family Polyporaceae.

Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Spring 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

Lentinus crinitus
Lentinus brumalis
Panus fasciatus
Lentinus flexipes

Classification

Kingdom: Fungi
Phylum: Basidiomycota
Class: Agaricomycetes
Order: Polyporales
Family: Polyporaceae
Genus: Lentinus
Species: Lentinus arcularius

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