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Inonotus obliquus
1942Summary
Inonotus obliquus, commonly called chaga (; a Latinization of the Russian word ча́га), is a fungus in the family Hymenochaetaceae. It is parasitic on birch and other trees. The sterile conk is irregularly formed and resembles burnt charcoal. It is not the fruiting body of the fungus, but a sclerotium or mass of mycelium, mostly black because of a substantial amount of melanin. It is commonly marketed as a dietary supplement for various health benefits but lacks sufficient scientific evidence for safety or effectiveness, and quality can vary due to inconsistent processing and labeling. ...read more on Wikipedia.
2 Inonotus obliquus forms found:
Climate
What environment does Inonotus obliquus prefer?
| Place | Rain (24h) | Sun | Humidity Hum. | Wind | |
| Loading... | 0.8in | 918umol | 64% | 4mph | |
| Loading... | 1.2in | 12umol | 84% | 9mph | |
| Loading... | 0in | 18umol | 81% | 11mph | |
Natural Habitat
Where does Inonotus obliquus grow?
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Traditional Uses
There's also wisdom in how different civilizations used fungi throughout the millenia.
And some people put tremendous effort into collecting and preserving it.
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