Fungi
๐Bracket Fungi
Polyporales
~1,800 species
Tough, woody fungi that grow shelf-like from tree trunks and logs. Many are perennial, adding a new layer of pores each year. Includes important medicinal species like reishi and turkey tail.
Source: Wikipedia๐กThe tinder fungus was carried by Otzi the Iceman (5,300 years ago) for fire-starting. Turkey tail is used in approved cancer treatments in Japan.
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