What is another word for bracket fungi?
Pronunciation: [bɹˈakɪt fˈʌŋɡi] (IPA) 
Bracket fungi, also known as shelf fungi, are woody fungi that grow on trees and logs. They are called bracket fungi as they attach themselves to the substrate like a bracket or shelf. These fungi can be easily identified by their visible, fruiting bodies that grow horizontally out from the tree trunk or branches. Some synonyms for bracket fungi include shelf fungi, polypores or pore fungi, and bracket mushrooms. Pore fungi are called so due to their characteristic pores on the bottom of their fruiting bodies. Bracket mushrooms are the edible variant of bracket fungi and are used in culinary dishes across the globe.
