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Did you know that the largest known organism on Earth is the mycelium of an Armillaria ostoyae (honey mushroom) in eastern Oregon? It covers an expanse of 890 hectares, and is more than 2,000 years old. Truly there are lessons to be learned in longevity and productivity from the magical mushrooms that surround us – no wonder then that more than 100 types are currently being studied to explore the possible benefits they could offer to us. Here are some of Evergreen's favourite fungi.