Myhmät
Myhmät is a Finnish term that broadly refers to various types of fungi, particularly those found growing on wood. It is often used in a general sense to describe bracket fungi or polypores, which are characterized by their shelf-like or hoof-like appearance and their habit of growing from the sides of trees, fallen logs, or stumps. These fungi are typically woody or leathery in texture and can range in size from small to quite large.
In a more specific context, "myhmät" can refer to species that cause wood decay. These fungi are
The term can also sometimes encompass other fungal growths on trees that are not strictly bracket fungi