Spike Fungus

About

Common Names

Spike Fungus / Sco Ofest (Waejir)

Classification

Fungus

Description

This shelf fungus parasitizes hardwood trees throughout Anexea. The upper side of the shelf-like caps are covered in 3-4 centimetre long spikes, which effectively deter many predacious animals.

Ecology

Rarity

Rare

Distribution

Life Cycle

Uses

Cultivation

Culinary

• Mushroom - The fungus finds use in many dishes as it is quite flavourful.

Medicinal

• Stabilizer - As a medicine the caps are a bitter which can reverse the stimulant or depressant qualities of many other herbs.

Other

History

Cultural

Religious