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Mushroom Species Found in Khao Sok National Park

The park hosts diverse mushrooms like the medicinal Lingzhi, the edible Earthstar, and the unique Stinkhorn with its netted cap, thriving in the park’s humid forests.

  • Lingzhi Mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum): Known for its medicinal properties, it is popular in herbal medicine for boosting the immune system and treating various ailments.

  • Earthstar Mushroom (Astraeus hygrometricus): Found in montane forests, it has a round shape with thick flesh and is commonly used as food.

  • Stinkhorn Mushroom (Phallus indusiatus): This mushroom is unique with its netted cap and is usually found in high-humidity forests.

  • Scarlet Elf Cup (Sarcoscypha coccinea): A brightly colored mushroom with a cup-shaped red body, found in humid forests, typically growing on decayed wood.


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