Dryad's Saddle - Polyporus squamosus

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Description

A very large annual bracket fungus,initially circular or fan-shaped, ochraceous-cream covered in concentric dark brown fibrillose scales. Sometimes found in large tiered groups. The stem is off-set from the centre.   Pores large (1 - 2 mm wide), angular and elongated.

Identification difficulty
Recording advice

Photograph upper and lower fertile surface to show pores; note host plant and substrate

Habitat

On deciduous trees, especially Elm, Beech, Ash and Sycamore

UK Status

Very common throughout Britain.

VC55 Status

Common in Leicestershire and Rutland.

  • Graham Calow
    Sapcote
    21 August 2006
  • Graham Calow
    Broughton Astley, drainage area off Fallow Close
    23 September 2025
    early stage of development
  • Frank Bedford
    Ashby - field W of Willesley Gardens
    17 September 2022
  • Barbara Cooper
    Long Clawson
    30 September 2012
    on Horse chestnut
  • Robert Carter
    Newtown Linford by bus shelter.
    18 June 2024
    Dryad's Saddle
  • Dylan
    Melton Play Close
    30 April 2025
  • David Nicholls
    Cloud Wood
    25 October 2022

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Species profile

Common names
Dryad's Saddle
Species group:
Fungi
Kingdom:
Fungi
Order:
Polyporales
Family:
Polyporaceae
Records on NatureSpot:
119
First record:
21/08/2006 (Calow, Graham)
Last record:
01/10/2025 (Pugh, Dylan)

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  • Graham Calow
    Burbage Common and Woods
    13 April 2011
  • David Nicholls
    Evington Park
    25 May 2012
  • Barbara Cooper
    Long Clawson
    30 September 2012
    on Horse chestnut
  • David Dunham
    Charity Fields, Desford
    08 May 2024
  • Annie Smith
    Welford Road Cemetery
    26 August 2017
  • sue
    Burbage Wood
    30 April 2025
  • Dylan
    Melton Play Close
    30 April 2025