Where does Bay Polypore grow?
Polyporus durus
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Open the appBay Polypore grows in specific habitats. Knowing where to look and when is the difference between an empty basket and a successful forage.
Where to find Bay Polypore
Deciduous Forests
Commonly found in deciduous woodlands, particularly under oak, beech, maple, and other hardwood trees, growing from buried wood or roots.
Riversides and Floodplains
Areas with ample deadwood, especially where decomposition is active, offer prime habitats.
Parks and Gardens
Can be found in urban and suburban settings if suitable host trees and buried wood are present.
Foraging tips
- Look for Buried Wood. Although it appears terrestrial, P. durus almost always grows from buried wood. Look for areas where trees have fallen or stumps have rotted below ground.
- Examine Hardwood Areas. Focus your search on areas dominant with hardwood trees. While rare, it can occur on conifers.
- Check Seasonality. Primarily fruits in spring and early summer after periods of rain, but can sometimes be found later in the season.
Quick Check
- Substrate:
- Dead hardwood, typically buried wood or roots
- Fruiting:
- Spring to early summer, occasionally into late summer
- Odor:
- Indistinct or mild
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