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Split gill fungus

Schizophyllum commune

Photo by KarenL
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Field Notes

Description:

the split gill fungus, perhaps the world's most widespread fungus-- and possessor of over 28,000 different sexes!

Species ID Suggestions

Crepidotus sp.

Comments (5)

Seems this fungus has a pretty interesting sex life! http://botit.botany.wisc.edu/toms_fungi/feb2000.html
Thanks Clive! I will correct!
Thanks for the id shebebusynow!
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PublishedDecember 25, 2011

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