Mountain polypore (Bondarzewia mesenterica)

Mountain polypore, a reference photo — Photo: This image was created by user Ryane Snow (snowman) at Mushroom Observer, a source for mycological images.You can contact this user here. · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

Bondarzewia mesenterica (synonym: Bondarzewia montana) is a species of polypore fungus in the family Bondarzewiaceae.

Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Mountain 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

Bondarzewia occidentalis
Meripilus giganteus
Bondarzewia guaitecasensis
Bondarzewia berkeleyi
Bondarzewia kirkii

Classification

Kingdom: Fungi
Phylum: Basidiomycota
Class: Agaricomycetes
Order: Russulales
Family: Bondarzewiaceae
Genus: Bondarzewia
Species: Bondarzewia mesenterica

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