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Coral Tooth Fungus (Hericium coralloides) cascading spines on a decaying log.

Coral Tooth Fungus: A Snowy Reef Growing in the Forest (Hericium coralloides)

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Hericium coralloides – a coral reef of the forest. Delicate branching spines = maximum surface area + maximum wow. This is what “forest snow” looks like when it grows on wood. Introduction Coral Tooth Fungus (Hericium coralloides) looks like someone dropped a tiny, snowy coral reef onto a fallen log and said, “Yep, that belongs […]

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Glossy red-brown Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum) conks on a log

Reishi Mushrooms (Ganoderma lucidum): The Chill Monk of the Fungi World

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Meet Reishi—aka Lingzhi, aka “the mushroom that looks like it was polished by a perfectionist.” This venerable fungus has been praised for centuries, and unlike your gym buddy, it has citations. Reishi in its natural “varnished” glory—nature’s lacquered shield. That shine is natural—no car wax involved. Yes, you can cultivate zen on your kitchen counter.

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Cordyceps militaris fruiting bodies — bright orange clubs on a sterile substrate.

Cordyceps militaris: the tiny orange powerhouse

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Cordyceps militaris: the tiny orange powerhouse Introduction If high-visibility vests were mushrooms, Cordyceps militaris would be the foreman. These bright orange “matchsticks” look like traffic cones for ants and have a research resume that makes endurance fans and focus-seekers perk up like a kettle. Nutritional Value (bite-sized) Lean fungal protein + fiber — light but

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