POLYPORE

polypore, pore fungus, 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

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

polypore (plural polypores)

Any of a group of tough, leathery poroid mushrooms similar to boletes but typically lacking a distinct stalk.

Synonyms

• bracket fungus, shelf fungus

Source: Wiktionary



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