Cericium
Scientific name: Cericium
Cericium
Scientific name: Cericium
Description
Cericium forms distinctive coral-like or icicle-shaped fruiting bodies on dead or dying hardwood trees. Its long, cascading spines give it a unique appearance in the forest. Some species in this group are known for their potential medicinal properties and have been studied for their effects on cognitive function. Cericium plays a crucial role in wood decomposition in forest ecosystems.
Species of Cericium
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Shelf fungi Family
Cystostereaceae Genus
Cericium