polyporus

/pɒlɪˈpɔːrəs/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of fungi characterized by their polypore habit, typically growing on trees or decaying wood, often with a bracket-like shape.

“The mycologist studied the polyporus species found in the forest.”

2. adjective

Relating to or resembling polypores, such as in having a polypore habit or appearance.

“The polyporus-like fungus had a distinctive bracket shape.”

Synonyms

  • bracket fungus
  • polypore