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Pine-spikes
Scientific name: Chroogomphus
Pine-spikes
Scientific name: Chroogomphus
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Description
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Pine-spikes is a taxonomic family of mushrooms that feature distinct caps and gill structures. The name means "little stake," referring to the mushroom's shape. Most are parasites of other fungi that themselves form symbiotic relationships with trees. In most cases, an individual species is strongly or solely associated with a specific tree species.
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Species of Pine-spikes
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Scientific Classification
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Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Boletes and allies Family
Gomphidiaceae Genus
Pine-spikes