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Dryad's Saddle

Cerioporus squamosus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Polyporales ›Family: Polyporaceae ›Genus: Cerioporus

About

Polyporus squamosus aka Cerioporus squamosus (yet to be confirmed new taxonomy) 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,...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dryad's Saddle?
The scientific name of Dryad's Saddle is Cerioporus squamosus.
What kingdom does Dryad's Saddle belong to?
Dryad's Saddle belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Dryad's Saddle belong to?
Dryad's Saddle belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
What class does Dryad's Saddle belong to?
Dryad's Saddle belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
What order does Dryad's Saddle belong to?
Dryad's Saddle belongs to the order Polyporales.
What family does Dryad's Saddle belong to?
Dryad's Saddle belongs to the family Polyporaceae.
What genus does Dryad's Saddle belong to?
Dryad's Saddle belongs to the genus Cerioporus.