Discinaceae

species of fungus

species of fungus

Gyromitra () is a genus of about 18 species of ascomycete fungi. They are a false morel - a frequently toxic mushroom that can be mistaken for edible mushrooms of the genus Morchella (morels).

species of fungus

species of fungus

The Discinaceae are a family of ascomycete fungi, the best known members of which are the false morels of the genus Gyromitra. Originally erected by Erich Heinz Benedix in 1961, it was found to be a discrete clade in a molecular study of ribosomal DNA by mycologist Kerry O'Donnell in 1997. As of 2008, the family is thought to contain 5 genera and 58 species. As of 2022, the GBIF accepts Discina (27 spp), Gymnohydnotrya (4 spp), Gyromitra (73 spp), Hydnotrya (52 spp) and Maublancomyces (1 sp). But calls Neogyromitra and Pseudorhizina doubtful.

genus of fungi

Hydnotrya is a genus of ascomycete fungi related to the false morels of the genus Gyromitra. There are about 15 species in the genus. A molecular phylogenetic study recovered a species that was described but neglected for 50 years, Hydnotrya bailii.

species of fungus

species of fungus

Pseudorhizina is a genus of ascomycete fungi related to the false morels of the genus Gyromitra. The type species is Pseudorhizina korshinskii, the genus being erected in 1913. Known as the umbrella false morel, P. californica is a well-known species of western North America.

species of fungus

Gymnohydnotrya is a genus of ascomycete fungi related to the false morels of the genus Gyromitra.

species of fungus