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- 5. A fungus that grows on birch trees, often used for medicinal purposes.
- 7. A prized mushroom with a thick stem and spongy pores beneath its cap.
- 10. A type of mushroom that has pores rather than gills.
- 12. A cluster-forming fungus with a ruffled appearance, often edible.
- 16. The vegetative part of a fungus, consisting of a mass of filaments.
- 19. A small, brown mushroom similar to the white button mushroom.
- 20. A dark, funnel-shaped mushroom with a rich, earthy flavor.
- 22. An edible mushroom commonly used in Asian cuisine.
- 24. A large, brown variety of Agaricus, often used as a meat substitute.
- 27. A rare and expensive mushroom with a strong, spicy aroma.
- 28. A jelly-like fungus that grows on wood, often yellow.
- 30. A bright red, cup-shaped mushroom that grows on decaying wood.
- 32. The top part of a mushroom, usually umbrella-shaped.
- 33. A black mushroom that dissolves into ink as it ages.
- 34. The reproductive cell of a fungus, often dispersed by wind.
- 37. A thin, white mushroom commonly used in salads and soups.
- 38. A group of organisms that includes yeasts, molds, and mushrooms.
- 39. A white, spiny mushroom resembling a bear’s head.
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- 1. A type of edible mushroom that grows in clusters, also known as hen-of-the-woods.
- 2. A large, thick-stemmed mushroom with a meaty texture.
- 3. A rare mushroom with gills that appear to split when mature.
- 4. A type of fungus that releases spores when squeezed.
- 6. A delicate, white mushroom often found on dead trees.
- 8. A white, shaggy fungus known for its potential health benefits.
- 9. A group of mushrooms with pores beneath the cap, often edible.
- 11. A honeycomb-like edible mushroom, prized by chefs.
- 13. A mushroom with long, shaggy white hair-like structures on its cap.
- 14. A mushroom with a smooth, velvet-like stem.
- 15. A parasitic fungus often found on trees and woody plants.
- 17. A type of gilled fungus often found in forests.
- 18. A fungus with a chicken-like texture, often used in vegetarian dishes.
- 21. A yellow or golden edible fungus with a fruity aroma.
- 23. A mushroom used in traditional medicine for its potential benefits.
- 25. The supporting structure of a mushroom, connecting cap and ground.
- 26. A bright orange mushroom that resembles the texture of chicken.
- 28. A gelatinous fungus often used in Chinese cooking.
- 29. A black, club-shaped fungus found on decaying wood.
- 31. A colorful, bracket-like fungus often found on decaying wood.
- 35. A highly prized edible fungus, often used in gourmet dishes.
- 36. A mushroom that grows on wood, known for its oyster-like shape.
