Applications of Dryad's Saddle
Dryad's saddle (or Polyporus squamous) is a mushroom that often grows on dead hardwood trees during the spring and fall. The young fruiting body of dryad's saddle is tender and flavourful which makes it the perfect mushroom to cook with. Dryad's saddle is also extremely nutritious as these mushrooms are a good source of protein and contain vitamins B, C, and D. Additionally, this fungi has many medicinal applications. For instance, they can be used in antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and immuno-enhancing medicines (Elkhateeb et. al, 2020).