Microglossum Explained

Microglossum is a genus of fungi in the family Leotiaceae. Ascocarps (fruit bodies) occur in soil and resemble earth tongues, but are microscopically distinct. Microglossum atropurpureum, a species typical of waxcap grassland in Europe, is of global conservation concern and is listed as "vulnerable" on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

Species

• Microglossum atropurpureum
• Microglossum atrovirens
• Microglossum azeurum
• Microglossum capitatum
• Microglossum cinnamomeum
• Microglossum clavatum
• Microglossum contortum
• Microglossum fechtneri
• Microglossum fumosum
• Microglossum griseoviride
• Microglossum jaczewskii
• Microglossum longisporum
• Microglossum nudipes
• Microglossum obscurum
• Microglossum olivaceisquamulosum
• Microglossum olivaceum
• Microglossum partitium
• Microglossum parvisporum
• Microglossum pratense
• Microglossum rickii
• Microglossum rufescens
• Microglossum rufum
• Microglossum tenebrosum
• Microglossum tetrasporum
• Microglossum truncatum
• Microglossum viride