Alabama Mushroom Society


This page will cover some of the basics for Bondarzewia berkeleyi, in the family Bondarzewiaceae and the order Russulales.

Edibility Basics



Photo by Tim Pfitzer

Bondarzewia berkeleyi- Berkeley's polypore 

This polypore may take on ocher or light brown tones that form distinct radial zones. The pileus will be velvety and dry. With age the fruitbody will become tough and leathery.



Grows On Wood