Gymnopilus pulchrifolius explained

Gymnopilus pulchrifolius is a species of mushroom in the family Hymenogastraceae. It was given its current name by American mycologist Murrill in 1917.^[1]

Description

The cap is 2.5to in diameter.^[2]

Habitat and distribution

Gymnopilus pulchrifolius grows on decaying hemlock wood. It has been found in the US states of New York, Massachusetts, Minnesota, and Indiana; fruiting between July and September.^[2]

See also

• List of Gymnopilus species

External links

• Gymnopilus pulchrifolius at Index Fungorum

Notes and References

1. Murrill WA. . 1917 . Gymnopilus . North American Flora . 10 . 193–215.
2. Book: Hesler LR. . North American Species of Gymnopilus (Mycologia Memoir Series: No 3) . Lubrecht & Cramer Ltd . Knoxville, Tennessee . 1969 . 75–76 . 0-945345-39-9.