This glossary definition is part of the Purdue Arboretum learning resource database, providing educational information on campus flora, morphology, and botanical terminology.
Mycelium
The thread-like portion of a fungus, excluding the fruiting or reproductive structures. They may or may not be visible. Groups of strands may join to form thick strands called rhizomorphs
Did you know?
Mycorrhizal mycelium connects plant roots underground and helps many trees obtain water and nutrients.
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