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po·ly·porus squamo·sus

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  1. Polyporus squamosus, scaly polyporenoun

    a fungus with a lateral stalk (when there is a stalk) and a scaly cap that becomes nearly black in maturity; widely distributed in the northern hemisphere

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  1. polyporus squamosus

    Polyporus squamosus, also known as Dryad's saddle or Pheasant's back mushroom, is a fungal species that belong to the Polyporaceae family. It is a basidiomycete bracket fungus commonly found on living or dead hard woods, particularly elm and maple trees. It is characterized by large, flattened fruiting bodies with a yellowish-brown overall color and dark brown scales. The underside has numerous, small circular pores. It is edible in its young stage and is distinguished by its unique cucumber-like smell.

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  1. Polyporus squamosus

    Polyporus squamosus is a basidiomycete bracket fungus, with common names including Dryad's saddle and Pheasant's back mushroom. It has a widespread distribution, being found in North America, Australia, Asia, and Europe, where it causes a white rot in the heartwood of living and dead hardwood trees. The name "Dryad's saddle" refers to creatures in Greek mythology called Dryads who could conceivably fit and ride on this mushroom, whereas the pheasant's back analogy derives from the pattern of colors on the bracket matching that of a pheasant's back.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Polyporus squamosus in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Polyporus squamosus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5


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