Fungus · GBIF taxon 7542962
Hexagonal-pored Polypore
Lentinus arculariusAlso known as Spring Polypore, Spring Cap Fungus
Hexagonal-pored polypores sprout from decaying hardwood twigs and fallen branches during spring and early summer. A slender, central stem supports a brownish, velvety cap edged with delicate hair-like bristles. Beneath the cap, large angular to hexagonal pores radiate outward in an unmistakable honeycomb pattern.
Spring MushroomSaprobicWood Decay
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Not EvaluatedConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXNot Evaluated — not placed on the risk ladderRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Dead hardwood
- Lignin
- Cellulose
Predators
- Fungus beetles
- Slugs
- Rodents
ThreatsClearcutting and extensive forest removal
HabitatsDeciduous forests, woodlands, parks
Life spanAnnual (fruiting bodies last a few weeks)
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyPolyporaceae
- SpeciesLentinus arcularius
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Many wild fungi have toxic look-alikes; never eat wild mushrooms based on app identification alone.
Responsible observation
- Pore Inspection: Turn the cap over to observe the diagnostic honeycomb pore pattern.
- Substrate Search: Look for individual fruiting bodies attached to fallen oak or maple twigs.
- Seasonal Timing: Scan damp forest floors during mid-to-late spring following warm rains.
Co-occurring Polypore Jerzy Opioła / CC BY-SA 3.0 · cc-by-sa
Close Relative Dan Molter / CC BY-SA 3.0 · cc-by-sa
Close Relative 
Genus Relative (c) Davide Puddu, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Davide Puddu · cc-by
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