Source-reviewed species profile
Sheep polypore Albatrellus ovinus
A pale to grey-brown polypore with an irregular cap and a short, sturdy stem.
Where can I find sheep polypore?
Search the ground in coniferous woodland, especially mossy, mature spruce forest.
In Mycoverse you can select Sheep polypore and compare candidate search areas using a species-specific assessment of rainfall, estimated soil moisture, temperature, forest type, tree signals, canopy cover, terrain and season. Where source coverage is available, the assessment also uses historical species observations. Historical observations are historical data, not recent finds.
Images, text and app suggestions cannot confirm a species or food safety.
Field features
- A pale pore layer beneath the cap, not gills or spines.
- Irregular caps may grow closely together in groups.
Habitat and search guidance
Search the ground in coniferous woodland, especially mossy, mature spruce forest.
Months
August–November
Species requiring extra care
Compare the complete mushroom, habitat and season. These cards support learning; they do not identify a finding.
Albatrellus confluens
Can look similar and must be separated using more than colour alone.
Safety status
Do not use colour change or any single feature as the only identification check.
Sources and review status
Last reviewed: 25 July 2026.