Portal:Fungi/Did you know/12


 * ... that the edible fungus Polyozellus multiplex has attracted research interest as a possible chemopreventative agent against stomach cancer?
 * ... that the fungal genus Hericium includes the monkey's head fungus, used in Traditional Chinese medicine?
 * ... that the rust fungus Puccinia jaceae var. solstitialis is the first plant pathogen approved by the United States Department of Agriculture as a biological control agent?
 * ... that the Eyelash Cup normally grows on rotten wood, but can sometimes be found on bracket fungi?
 * ... that the false earthstar in the fungal family Astraeaceae can open and close its rays in response to changes in humidity?