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Archive Home > 2008 > May > 27 > Some fungi can harm trees

Some fungi can harm trees

Try to identify the mushrooms before you remove them

By Leslie Land / The Bulletin
May 27, 2008

Q: Mushrooms are growing around the stump of a fallen tree in my yard. Are they harmful to plants or other trees, or just signs that the stump is decomposing?

A: It is tempting to say do not worry, they are probably the harmless Coprinus micaceus, a small, dark tan mushroom with inky gills. It....

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