Leucogaster Explained

Leucogaster is a fungal genus in the family Albatrellaceae.^[1] The genus, widespread in northern temperate regions, contains about 20 truffle-like species. Some, such as L. rubescens, are edible.^[2]

Notes and References

1. Albee-Scott. Steven. 2007. The phylogenetic placement of the Leucogastrales, including Mycolevis siccigleba (Cribbeaceae), in the Albatrellaceae using morphological and molecular data. Mycological Research. 111. 6. 653–662. 10.1016/j.mycres.2007.03.020. 17604150. 0953-7562.
2. Book: Phillips, Roger . Mushrooms and Other Fungi of North America . 2010 . Firefly Books . Buffalo, NY . 978-1-55407-651-2 . 330.