Propolis (fungus)
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| Propolis versicolor growing on a decorticated madrone branch | |
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| Genus: | Propolis |
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| Propolis phacidioides Fr. (1849) | |
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Propolis is a genus of fungus in the family Rhytismataceae. The genus contains about 14 species. This is not to be confused with bee propolis, also known as 'bee glue', which is a byproduct of an active beehive and is not a fungus.