Despite the common names ringworm and dermatophyte, the disease is caused by a fungus, not a worm or plant. Trichophyton, Microsporum, and Epidermophyton are the most common genera that cause ringworm in humans. These organisms feed on keratin, the major structural component of hair, skin and nails.
Thuja occidentalis 'Nigra'. Naturally broad, pyramidal evergreen shrub displays deep green, scalelike needles arranged in flat sprays. New light green needles emerge in spring, deepening in color as they mature. Deep green color adds contrast to winter landscape.
Black hairy tongue (BHT, also termed lingua villosa nigra) refers to a condition of the tongue where the filiform papillae elongate with black or brown discoloration, giving a black and hairy appearance. The appearance may be alarming, but it is a harmless condition.