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Delicate Fungus
Marasmius haematocephalus
-4.03142, -73.4645
Field Notes
Description:
Delicate little single pink caps on thread-like stalk. .5in/1.25cm cap held about 7 cm above ground.
Habitat:
Rainforest floor litter.
Notes:
There are various patent application for immunostimulants derived from this family of fungi - specifically related to the production of lentinan. There may be applications in cancer drugs (esp. stomach cancers).
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