02/25/2026
We've been seeing this fungus on many of the cypress trees. Finally looked it up: Phaeolus schweinitzii, commonly known as Dyer's Polypore
As its common name suggests, the dyer's polypore is an excellent natural source of green, yellow, gold, or brown dye, depending on the material dyed and the mordant used. Calling any of my natural dyer friends... have any of you ever used this? Show us examples!
Mom said I should add, "the species is not edible."