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tinder fungus

tinder fungus

A fungus with hard, hoof-shaped brackets and concentric ridges, historically used to prepare tinder.

Fomes fomentarius

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English
tinder fungus
Norwegian
knuskkjuke
Japanese
Fomes fomentarius — Scientific name; Japanese name under review
Korean
Fomes fomentarius — Scientific name; Korean name under review
Spanish
hongo yesquero
French
amadouvier
German
Zunderschwamm

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