Ischnoderma resinosum
Species of fungus
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Ischnoderma resinosum is a species of fungus in the family Fomitopsidaceae. It is commonly known as the resinous polypore,[1] late fall polypore, or benzoin bracket.
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| Species: | I. resinosum |
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| Mycological characteristics | |
 | Pores on hymenium |
 | No distinct cap |
 | Hymenium attachment is irregular or not applicable |
| Lacks a stipe |
 | Spore print is white |
 | Ecology is saprotrophic |
 | Edibility is edible or too hard to eat |
Taxonomy
The species was originally described as Boletus resinosus in 1794 by German botanist Heinrich Schrader. It has acquired an extensive synonymy in its taxonomic history, having been juggled between several genera. Petter Karsten transferred it to Ischnoderma in 1879 to give it the name by which it is currently known.[2]
Description
Habitat and distribution
Uses
Young, soft specimens may be cooked and eaten, but the species becomes hard and unpalatable in age.[6]
