Gymnopilus fulgens explained

Gymnopilus fulgens is a species of mushroom in the family Hymenogastraceae. It was given its current name by mycologist Rolf Singer in 1951.^[1]

Description

The cap is 0.5to in diameter.^[2]

Habitat and distribution

Gymnopilus fulgens grows among moss, on peaty soil, charred sphagnum, or burned-over soil. In the United States, it has been collected in Michigan, but it has also been found in Europe. It fruits from June to September.^[2]

See also

List of Gymnopilus species

External links

• Gymnopilus fulgens at Index Fungorum

Notes and References

1. Singer R. . 1951 . The Agaricales in modern taxonomy . Lilloa . 22 . 561.
2. Book: Hesler LR. . North American Species of Gymnopilus (Mycologia Memoir Series: No 3) . Lubrecht & Cramer Ltd . Knoxville, Tennessee . 1969 . 63–64 . 0-945345-39-9.