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honey fungus

/ˈhʌni ˈfʌŋɡəs/

Tradução: Nome comum dos fungos parasitas do gênero Armillaria, que crescem em árvores e plantas lenhosas, frequentemente causando podridão radicular, e se caracterizam por chapéus de cor mel.

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/ˈhʌni ˈfʌŋɡəs/C1formalscientific
  • ptNome comum dos fungos parasitas do gênero Armillaria, que crescem em árvores e plantas lenhosas, frequentemente causando podridão radicular, e se caracterizam por chapéus de cor mel.

A common name for parasitic fungi of the genus Armillaria that grow on trees and woody plants, often causing root rot and characterized by honey-colored mushroom caps.

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    A type of parasitic fungus (genus Armillaria) that attacks and kills trees and woody plants, often forming large underground networks.

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    • The honey fungus destroyed the roots of the old oak tree.
    • Gardeners often struggle to control honey fungus in their yards.
    • Honey fungus can spread for miles underground.