Hydnellum ferrugineum
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Hydnellum ferrugineum is an inedible fungus
often found beneath conifers. It was given its current name by German mycologist Petter Karsten in 1879.
Fungus
A fungus is a member of a large group of eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as yeasts and molds , as well as the more familiar mushrooms. These organisms are classified as a kingdom, Fungi, which is separate from plants, animals, and bacteria...
often found beneath conifers. It was given its current name by German mycologist Petter Karsten in 1879.