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Polyporus squamosus, commonly known as "Dryad's saddle" and "Pheasant's back", is a basidiomycete bracket fungus found east of the Rocky Mountains in the United States and over much of Europe. Generally, the fruiting body is 8–30 cm (3.1–11.8 in) across, but can grow up to 60 cm (24 in). Although it is edible, it is generally not prized unless the specimens are very young and tender.Photo: Dan Molter