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Laricifomes officinalis
Large, long-living polypore with a cheesy pore surface that does not bruise.
100 year old conifers
This is an exceedingly rare and important fungus, as its habitat is in decline. It is also studied for its ability to fight of Tuberculosis and Smallpox, among other things.
Spotted on Apr 16, 2011
Submitted on May 5, 2011
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This conk will be cloned by Paul Stamets and added to his genomic library for research into Smallpox and Tuberculosis cures/vaccines.
http://www.fungi.com/front/stamets/index...