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Record 1 2022-07-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fungi and Myxomycetes
Universal entry(ies)
Inonotus obliquus
Latin
OBS

A mushroom of the family Hymenochaetaceae.

OBS

This species is called the "clinker" because the canker resembles something that has been burned and fused together.

OBS

The Chaga has a hard, deeply cracked surface said to resemble charred wood and a yellow- to orange-brown, somewhat fleshy interior. It has a bitter taste and is used mainly in folk medicine and as an herbal supplement.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Champignons et myxomycètes
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Inonotus obliquus
Latin
OBS

Champignon de la famille des Hymenochaetaceae.

OBS

Un volume impressionnant existe dans la littérature sur les valeurs médicinales du Chaga, non russe donné au chancre. Ce dernier est considéré comme champignon ayant des propriétés médicinales.

Spanish

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