Hymeno
Hymeno is a genus of fungi in the family Hymenochaetaceae. The species within this genus are commonly referred to as bristly polypores or bracket fungi. They are typically found growing on wood, often as decomposers of dead trees or as parasites on living ones. A distinctive characteristic of Hymenochaete species is the presence of stiff, bristle-like structures called setae within their hymenium, the spore-producing layer. These setae are often visible under magnification and are a key feature used in taxonomic classification.
The fruiting bodies of Hymenochaete fungi can vary in form, ranging from thin, encrusting layers to more