Inonotus
Scientific name: Inonotus
Inonotus
Scientific name: Inonotus
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Description
Inonotus is known for producing large, woody fruiting bodies often found on trees. This group is particularly fascinating because some species possess medicinal properties that have been used in traditional remedies. They typically grow in a shelf-like formation and are notable for their conspicuous size and tough texture. Inonotus plays a critical role in forest ecosystems by decomposing dead wood, thus contributing to nutrient cycling.
Species of Inonotus
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Hymenochaetales Family
Hymenochaetaceae Genus
Inonotus