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chaga

Inonotus obliquus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Hymenochaetales ›Family: Hymenochaetaceae ›Genus: Inonotus

About

Inonotus obliquus, commonly known as chaga mushroom (a Latinisation of the Russian term 'чага'), is a fungus in the family Hymenochaetaceae. It is parasitic on birch and other trees. The sterile conk is irregularly formed and has the appearance of burnt charcoal. It is not the fruiting body of the fungus, but a sclerotium or mass of mycelium, mostly black because of the presence of massive amounts of melanin. The fertile fruiting body can be found...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of chaga?
The scientific name of chaga is Inonotus obliquus.
What kingdom does chaga belong to?
chaga belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does chaga belong to?
chaga belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
What class does chaga belong to?
chaga belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
What order does chaga belong to?
chaga belongs to the order Hymenochaetales.
What family does chaga belong to?
chaga belongs to the family Hymenochaetaceae.
What genus does chaga belong to?
chaga belongs to the genus Inonotus.