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Cortinarius caperatus - Gypsy mushroom

“Gypsy” Mushrooms Found to have Antiviral Properties (Including Herpes Simplex 1 and 2)

University of Wisconsin-Madison Medical School researchers reported that the mushroom, Rozites caperata, otherwise known as “gypsy”, may provide protection against herpes, influenza A, and other viruses. In vitro test, the mushroom prevented herpes simplex 1 and 2 from growing and… Read More »“Gypsy” Mushrooms Found to have Antiviral Properties (Including Herpes Simplex 1 and 2)

African potato

African Potato

Latin name: Hypoxis rooperi Synonym: Hypoxis hemerocallidea Other names: Bantu Tulip, Sterretjie Habitat: Hypoxis rooperi is indigenous to South Africa. Description of African Potato Flower and Fruit: Four to 10 flowers are arranged in racemes on a long peduncle; the… Read More »African Potato