Bondarzewia berkeleyi (Fr.) Bondartsev & Singer

Berkeley's Polypore
Stump Blossoms

Synonym(s): Polyporus berkeleyi Fr.

Florida native

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This mushroom, also called Stump Blossoms, is found in hardwood forests of eastern North America, often near the bases of oaks. These photographs were made in Tennessee, I was unable to find any references of this mushroom occurring in Florida, but it might.
Berkley's polypore can have one to five caps growing from a single stem, with a cluster width from 25-80cm (10 - 31.5 in.).
Bondarzewia berkeleyi used to be classified as Polyporus berkeleyi. The genus is named for Russian botanist, mycologist and phytopathologist Apollinari S. Bondarzew (1877-1968). The species is named for British mycologist M. J. Berkeley (1803-1889).

Bondarzewia berkeleyi is a member of the Bondarzewiaceae -  family.

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Date record last modified: Dec 29, 2023