What is another word for armillaria?
Pronunciation: [ˌɑːmɪlˈe͡əɹi͡ə] (IPA) 
Armillaria is a type of fungi that can be found in forests and woodlands around the world. Some synonyms for the word armillaria include honey fungus, shoestring root rot, and oak root fungus. The name honey fungus is derived from the sweet honey-colored mushrooms that grow on the infected trees. Shoestring root rot describes the black shoestring-like rhizomorphs that extend from the infected wood or roots. Oak root fungus is a specific type of armillaria that only infects oak trees. Knowing these synonyms can be helpful when researching or identifying these fungi in the wild.
