Trichoderma cornu-damae
Poison Fire Coral
PoisonousRed antlers pushing out of rotting wood, and among the deadliest fungi known — a few grams bring organ failure, peeling skin and hair loss. People in Korea and Japan have brewed it in wine, taking it for a medicinal bracket. Long listed as Podostroma cornu-damae.
Poisonous in this game means: Toxic to humans — ranges from serious stomach upset to lethal.
Commonly confused with
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Genus
Trichoderma cornu-damae sits in the genus Trichoderma. It is the only member of its genus in this game.