Fistulina (Noun)
Meaning
Fungi having each pore separate though crowded.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Fistulina hepatica, also known as the beefsteak fungus, is a bracket fungus that fruits on trees, typically oak.
- Fistulina roseophora has tubes of different sizes, but they are always separate and not connected to each other.
- The Fistulina hepatica can be identified by its pores, which are small and round, with each one separate though crowded.
- Fistulina antarctica is a species of fungus that grows on Antarctic islands, and it has a unique characteristic where each pore is separate though crowded.
- Fungi collectors are often on the lookout for Fistulina species, which are prized for their separate pores that give them a delicate appearance.