Armillaria is a genus of fungi that includes the A. mellea species ('honey fungus') that live on trees and woody shrubs. It includes about 10 species formerly categorized summarily as A. mellea. …

Armillaria is a genus of about 35 species of parasitic fungi found in forests throughout northern North America and Europe. Several species cause root rot in trees and shrubs, and some …

Armillaria Root Rot, also known as oak root fungus or honey fungus, is a prevalent and destructive disease caused by fungi in the genus Armillaria. This disease is known for its …

Sep 19, 2024 · The genus Armillaria contains a widespread and common group of fungi known as honey mushrooms. Honey mushrooms are recognized as one of the most widely distributed …

The genus Armillaria contains wood-rotting gilled mushrooms with white spore prints and gills that are attached to the stem or run down it. Most of the species have a partial veil, but the veil can …

Dec 11, 2025 · Armillaria produces annual mushrooms from late summer to fall at the base of stumps or recently killed trees (Luley 2022). They may appear from late August through …

Armillaria gallica commonly causes butt rot in hardwoods, especially oaks. When the trees are stressed, the fungus can move into more vital tissues, causing significant damage and death.

Jul 3, 2025 · Armillaria is a root-rot pathogen that usually lives quietly under the soil. But when trees experience stress, the fungus can attack and colonize the roots of the stressed tree.

Armillaria is used loosely to refer to a group of about 20 genetically distinct fungal species that can be distinguished most readily using serological techniques. Common names for this group …

Oct 6, 2023 · Foraging honey mushrooms (Armillaria sp.) offers a flavorful and abundant wild edible. Learn how to identify and safely harvest these clustered fungi, ensuring correct …