Polyporus Collection

Crab-of-the-woods, Laetiporus sulphureus (Polyporus sulphureus). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration by William Hamilton Gibson from his book Our Edible Toadstools and Mushrooms, Harper

Polypore mushrooms
Cyclomyces setiporus (Polyporus intybaceus) and birch polypore, Piptoporus betulinus (Polyporus betulinus). Chromolithograph by Lassus after an illustration by A

Tinder fungus or hoof fungus, Fomes fomentarius (Polyporus fomentarius). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst

Fossil of extinct corals: Astraea, Maeandrina and Chaetetes species.. Handcolored lithograph from Dr. F.A. Schmidts Petrefactenbuch, published in Stuttgart, Germany

Bracket fungus, Laetiporus sulphureus, and Albatrellus confluens, edible.. Chromolithograph by C. Krause from Fritz Leubas Edible and Poisonous Mushrooms, Neuchatel, Switzerland, 1890

Birch bracket mushroom, Polyporus betulinus and Polyporus igniarius.. Chromolithograph from Leon Dufours Atlas des Champignons Comestibles et Veneneux (1891)

Scaly polypore, Polyporus squamosus.. Scaly polypore, Polyporus squamosus. Chromolithograph of an illustration by Mordecai Cubitt Cooke from A Plain and Easy Account of British Fungi

Polyporus gigantius

Polyporus dryadeus. Plate XXI taken from Illustrations of British Mycology by Hussey, Anna Maria

Chicken-of-the-woods / Sulphur Polypore, on Oak tree
ROG-13993 Chicken-of-the-woods / Sulphur Polypore, on Oak tree Laetiporus sulphureus Bob Gibbons Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

BOTANY: MUSHROOM. Polyporus giganteus. Line engraving, 1875

Trametes versicolor, formerly known as Coriolus versicolor and Polyporus versicolor is an extremely common polypore mushroom which can be found throughout the world

Laetiporus sulphureus
Chicken of the Woods (Laetiporus sulphureus) growing on an oak (Quercus) tree

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Polyporus, also known as the Crab-of-the-woods or Laetiporus sulphureus, is a fascinating genus of polypore mushrooms. These unique fungi belong to the family Polyporaceae and are widely distributed across various habitats. One notable species within this genus is the Tinder fungus or hoof fungus (Fomes fomentarius). This particular mushroom has been used for centuries as a fire-starting material due to its flammable properties. It was even utilized by ancient civilizations as tinder for starting fires. Interestingly, some species resemble fossilized corals such as Astraea and Maeandrina. Their intricate patterns and shapes make them appear like remnants from an ancient underwater world. Another well-known member of this genus is the Bracket fungus (Laetiporus sulphureus), commonly found growing on trees. Its vibrant orange-yellow coloration adds a touch of beauty to forest landscapes. The Birch bracket mushroom (Polyporus betulinus) is another noteworthy variety that primarily grows on birch trees. Its presence often indicates decay in the tree, serving an important ecological role in breaking down dead wood. Meanwhile, the Scaly polypore (Polyporus squamosus) boasts distinctive scales on its cap surface, making it easily recognizable among other mushroom varieties. One particularly striking species is the Banded Polypore (Trametes versicolor), which displays bands of different colors resembling a painter's palette. This common polypore saprophyte fungus can be frequently spotted on wood stumps during autumn months. Amongst these diverse members lies two giants - Polyporus gigantius and Polyporus dryadeus - both impressively large mushrooms that capture attention with their sheer size alone. Lastly, we have Chicken-of-the-woods / Sulphur Polypore growing abundantly on Oak trees.