Podostroma cornu-damae
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Podostroma cornu-damae (Japanese: カエンタケ, Hepburn: kaentake), also known as the poison fire coral,[2] is a species of fungus in the family Hypocreaceae. The fruit bodies of the fungus are highly toxic, and have been responsible for several fatalities in Japan. The fungus contains several trichothecene mycotoxins.
Quick Facts Podostroma cornu-damae, Scientific classification ...
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Species: | P. cornu-damae |
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Podostroma cornu-damae (Patouillard) Hongo & Izawa | |
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Quick Facts Podostroma cornu-damaeMycological characteristics ...
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Smooth hymenium | |
No distinct cap | |
Hymenium attachment is irregular or not applicable | |
Stipe is bare | |
Spore print is yellow to brown | |
Ecology is saprotrophic | |
Edibility is deadly |
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