Trichocoma Explained

Trichocoma is a genus of fungi in the family Trichocomaceae.[1] The type species, Trichocoma paradoxa, is widespread in tropical regions. Commonly known as the "shaving brush fungus", it is about 2 cm tall, 0.5 cm wide, and not edible. Mostly found during the winter season, it is spore bearing.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Index Fungorum - Trichocoma Jungh., Verh. Batav. Genootsch. Kunst. Wet. 17(2): 9 (1838) . 2023-03-07 . www.indexfungorum.org.