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The Split gill (Schizophyllum commune) belongs to the family Schizophyllaceae. It is a fungus that is distributed all over the world, mainly in the tropics. It grows on dead trees and stumps from spring to fall. The cap is fan-shaped and has a white to taupe color. The surface is covered with coarse hair. The gills are white, taupe, or light purple-brown and have no stipe. It is sometimes eaten, but it is also known to grow in the human respiratory organ.
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