Laricifomes
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Laricifomes is a genus of fungi in the family Fomitopsidaceae
. The type species, Laricifomes officinalis
, is the single species in the genus.
Fomitopsidaceae
The Fomitopsidaceae are a family of fungi in the order Polyporales. Most species are parasitic on woody plants, and tend to cause brown rots.-Genera:Amylocystis —Antrodia —Auriporia —Buglossoporus —Climacocystis —Dacryobolus —...
. The type species, Laricifomes officinalis
Laricifomes officinalis
Laricifomes officinalis is a wood-decay fungus in the order Polyporales. It causes brown heart rot on conifers, and is found in Europe, Asia, and North America, as well as Morocco. It is commonly known as agarikon, as well as the quinine conk due to its extremely bitter taste. DNA analysis...
, is the single species in the genus.