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scaly polypore

scaly polypore

9.9
A mushroom with a scaly cap and a stalk on the side that turns almost black on dead trees
  • noun
  • UK
translation icon : poliporo escamoso
  • The scaly polypore is often found growing on dead hardwood trees in temperate forests.

Examples

  • As the scaly polypore matures, its cap darkens and becomes almost black.

  • Some hikers mistakenly identify the scaly polypore as an edible mushroom, but it is generally inedible.

  • The scaly polypore is often found in damp forests.

  • Have you ever seen a scaly polypore up close?

  • The scaly polypore can be recognized by its distinctive scaly cap and darkened appearance as it matures.

  • Many species of fungi, including the scaly polypore, thrive in the damp conditions of northern forests.

  • In autumn, the scaly polypore appears on decaying tree trunks across various temperate regions.

Synonyms

Polyporus squamosus
vsscaly polypore
  • Specialized
9.9

A large shelf mushroom with a scaly cap that turns dark and grows on tree trunks

is the common name used in everyday descriptions

Surface Forms

scaly polypore singular
scaly polypores plural

Morphology

scaly + polypore

The noun phrase simply combines an adjective and a noun: a polypore (pore-bearing fungus) that is scaly (having a scale-like texture). This compositional modifier+head pattern is transparent—so even if 'polypore' is somewhat technical, a B1 learner who knows both constituents can infer the intended meaning.

Etymology

The compound noun scaly polypore names a fungus by its look: scaly means the cap has small, rough scales and polypore points to the many tiny 'holes' under the cap. So the name helps you remember this fungus by its scaly top and holey underside.