Portal:Fungi/Did you know/4


 * ... that the edible mushroom Hygrophorus agathosmus smells like almonds?
 * ... that it is uncertain whether the brown and white American star-footed Amanitas are different species?
 * ... that the rare Banksia verticillata is threatened by three fungi – aerial canker, dieback and honey mushroom?
 * ... that the red pigment of the Christmas wreath lichen is one of several chemicals that help the organism survive inhospitable environments?
 * ... that the cap of the suede bolete has soft velvety skin?