Azores Bittersweet [Perenniporia fraxinea]
Description
The Azores Bittersweet, scientifically known as Perenniporia fraxinea, is a species of marine fungus that belongs to the Polyporaceae family. It is native to the Azores islands, hence its common name. This species typically grows on dead or dying hardwood trees, particularly those in moist, coastal areas. The fungus forms large, semicircular fruit bodies that are white to cream in color and have a bittersweet taste, hence the name 'bittersweet'. The species plays an important role in nutrient cycling in marine ecosystems by decomposing wood.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Mollusks
Mollusca
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|---|---|
| Class |
Clams, Oysters, and Scallops
Bivalvia
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| Order |
Ark Clams
Arcida
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| Family |
Glycymerid Bivalves
Glycymerididae
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| Genus |
Azorean Bittersweets
Azorinus
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