Bamboo fungus

Collected as a food in several Asian countries and also used in traditional medicine. Scientists continue to study its natural compounds.

Where does it live?

Grows on decaying wood and rich forest soil in tropical and subtropical forests.

Where the spores form

Spore mass. Spores develop inside a special spore-bearing mass called the gleba. As the fruit body ripens the mass is laid open and the spores are released.

Did you know?

This mushroom wears a beautiful lace-like skirt called an indusium. Instead of relying on the wind, it attracts flies with its strong smell. The flies carry its spores to new places. English names: Bamboo Mushroom, Basket stinkhorn.