- Fomes fomentarius
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regnum = Fungi
phylum =Basidiomycota
classis =Agaricomycetes
ordo =Polyporales
familia =Fomitopsidaceae
genus = "Fomes"
species = "F. fomentarius"
binomial = "Fomes fomentarius"
binomial_authority = (L.) J.J. KickxFomes fomentarius (formerly "Ungulina fomentaria" or "Polyporus fomentarius") is a
bracket fungus often named "horse's hoof fungus" or "tinder fungus". It can be found inNorth America andEurope , typically onbirch , but also onbeech . A single tree may bear many fruiting bodies.Whilst inedible, it has particular use in fire lighting, since the tissue of the
basidiocarp can smoulder for several hours. This ability was exploited by ancient nomadic peoples to transport fire.Amadou can also be prepared from a velvet-like trama layer. The thickness of this layer varies greatly from fungus to fungus.External links
* http://www.rogersmushrooms.com/gallery/DisplayBlock~bid~5928~gid~.asp
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