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PolyporeThickMazeOak Common Name:
Thick-maze Oak Polypore
 
 
Scientific Name: Daedalea quercina

 

Habitat/Season: On Dead Oak / Year-Round

 

Comment: Cap Size: 2-6" The maze-like pore surface of this species inspired the genus name - a reference to Daedalus, the ancient Greek legend who designed the labyrinth for the Minotaur.