Oxyporus populinus facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Oxyporus populinus |
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| Fruit bodies of the mossy maple polypore (Oxyporus populinus) | |
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Hymenochaetales
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Schizoporaceae
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Oxyporus
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O. populinus
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| Oxyporus populinus (Schumach.) Donk (1933)
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The Oxyporus populinus, often called the mossy maple polypore, is a type of fungus. It grows on trees and can make them sick. This fungus is not safe for humans to eat. It was first described in 1803.
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About the Mossy Maple Polypore
The mossy maple polypore is a fascinating fungus. It is known for growing on different kinds of trees. This fungus plays a role in nature, but it can also cause problems for trees.
What is a Fungus?
Fungi are living things that are not plants or animals. They get their food by breaking down other living or dead things. Mushrooms are a common type of fungus. Fungi help recycle nutrients in nature.
How it Affects Trees
Oxyporus populinus is a plant pathogen. This means it can cause diseases in plants, especially trees. It often grows on the wood of living trees. The fungus causes the wood to rot, making the tree weaker over time.
Signs of Infection
When this fungus infects a tree, you might see its fruit bodies. These are the parts of the fungus that look like shelves or brackets. They usually grow on the tree trunk or branches. The fungus can cause a type of rot called "white rot." This makes the wood soft and spongy.
Trees it Affects
This fungus can affect many types of trees. It is often found on maple trees, which is why it's called the "mossy maple polypore." It can also affect other trees like apricot, peach, nectarine, Platanus (like plane trees), and sweetgum trees.
Where it Lives
The mossy maple polypore is found in many places where its host trees grow. It prefers areas with forests or woodlands. It is common in parts of Europe and North America.
Why You Can't Eat It
Oxyporus populinus is an inedible fungus. This means it is not safe for people to eat. Some fungi can be poisonous or cause upset stomachs. It is always important to know for sure if a mushroom is safe to eat before trying it. If you are not certain, it is best not to eat it.
See also
In Spanish: Oxyporus populinus para niños
- List of apricot diseases
- List of peach and nectarine diseases
- List of Platanus diseases
- List of sweetgum diseases
