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Some fungi that colonize [[wood]] can actually raise its value rather than destroying it: by leaving interesting discolorations known as "spalting".
Some fungi that colonize [[wood]] can actually raise its value rather than destroying it: by leaving interesting discolorations known as "spalting".



Latest revision as of 11:17, 6 September 2017

closeup of a piece of spalted wood

Some fungi that colonize wood can actually raise its value rather than destroying it: by leaving interesting discolorations known as "spalting".

If you come across such a strangely marked piece, save it for a special project rather than throwing it away!

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