Hexagonal-Pored Polypore – Neofavolus alveolaris
Another indicator of the arrival of morel season is the Hexagonal-Pored Polypore or Neofavolus alveolaris; still known to many as Polyporus alveolaris or simply Favolus alveolaris.
Although quite small, just 2-7 cm. according to MushroomExpert.com , this creamy orange mushroom is fairly hard to miss as it dots mostly fallen branches along the forest floor.
Although its color will fade, Neofavolus alveolaris will be seen throughout the Summer and Fall. The underside of the semi circular, fan or kidney shaped fruiting body according to MushroomExpert.com contains a series of radially arranged diamond or “honeycombed” shaped subcylindric pores.
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