What is another word for honey fungus?
Pronunciation: [hˈʌnɪ fˈʌŋɡəs] (IPA) 
Honey fungus is a type of fungus that is known for its brown mushrooms and potent sweet scent. There are several synonyms for honey fungus, including Armillaria, boot-lace fungus, and shoestring root rot. Another synonym is Rhizina root rot, which is a reference to the way the organism attacks the roots of trees and other plants. Additionally, honey fungus is sometimes referred to as stump rot, due to its habit of growing on and around old tree stumps. While honey fungus can be destructive to trees and plants, it is also an important decomposer in forest ecosystems and is sometimes used in traditional medicine.
