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Honey Fungus

Armillaria mellea

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and North America (United States).

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Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (nấm)
Phylum
Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class
Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order
Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family
Physalacriaceae
Genus
Armillaria
Species
Armillaria mellea (Honey Fungus)

Names in Other Languages

German Honiggelber Hallimasch

Similar Species in Armillaria

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Mullet Honey Fungus
Armillaria cepistipes
Data Deficient
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Northern Honey Fungus
Armillaria borealis
Data Deficient
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Bulbous Honey Fungus
Armillaria gallica
Not Evaluated
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Armillaria lutea
Least Concern
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Dark Honey Fungus
Armillaria ostoyae
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Honey Fungus?
The scientific name of Honey Fungus is Armillaria mellea. It belongs to the genus Armillaria.
What is the conservation status of Honey Fungus?
Honey Fungus (Armillaria mellea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Honey Fungus live?
Honey Fungus is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Honey Fungus belong to?
Honey Fungus (Armillaria mellea) belongs to the genus Armillaria, which is part of the taxonomic family Physalacriaceae.
Is Honey Fungus endangered?
No, Honey Fungus (Armillaria mellea) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Honey Fungus belong to?
Honey Fungus (Armillaria mellea) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (nấm).
What are the closest relatives of Honey Fungus?
The closest relatives of Honey Fungus in the genus Armillaria include Mullet Honey Fungus, Northern Honey Fungus, Bulbous Honey Fungus, , Dark Honey Fungus.

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Armillaria — 6 Species

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Honey Fungus
Armillaria mellea
LC
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Mullet Honey Fungus
Armillaria cepistipes
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Northern Honey Fungus
Armillaria borealis
DD 🐾
Bulbous Honey Fungus
Armillaria gallica
NE 🐾
Armillaria lutea
LC 🐾
Dark Honey Fungus
Armillaria ostoyae
LC
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