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Rusty Hinge 2 · 01-10-2008, 02:47 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening

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Actually, almost no trees are immune, though the rest vary between
being very sensitive and fairly resistant. It isn't the only fungus
that breaks down dead wood, by eany means - there are at least
hundreds in the UK, more probably thousands.

And AFAIK, none of them is very poisonous.¹³² (Many are tough and/or
have an unappetisingflavour, though.)

¹³² Some of the Scleroderma are mildly poisonous, but that doesn't
prevent them being used as truffle substitutes, especially in some
varieties of German sausages. Why 'truffle substitute' I can't fathom,
as the things don't taste remotely of truffle...

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