Title

Leotia viscosa

Authors

Kathleen R. White, Binghamton University--SUNYFollow
Jacqueline A. Jergensen, Binghamton University--SUNYFollow
Ada Lam, Binghamton University--SUNYFollow

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Document Type

Other

Publication Date

Summer 2021

Abstract

ECOLOGY: Saprobic fungi found in small clusters growing near conifers, on decaying hardwood or humus. Also found growing near moss. Can be found between late spring and fall with a wide distribution in North America. Cap is dark green and ranges from 1-3 cm in diameter. Has a viscid cap early on, hence its Latin name “viscosa,” translates to sticky. Stem reaches up to 6 cm in height, is white in color, and turns yellow as the mushroom matures. This mushroom shares similar characteristics to L. lubrica studies suggest that the cap color is not a reliable way to determine this species, as its relatives L. lubrica and L. atrovirens are polyphyletic; therefore observation at the molecular level is needed (Zhong and Pfister 2004). ID number: 21.28.02.2021

Comments

Location: Location: East Brook Valley, Walton, NY (TC - Tsuga Creek)

Recommended Citation

White, Kathleen R.; Jergensen, Jacqueline A.; and Lam, Ada, "Leotia viscosa" (2021). Mycological Herbarium of Macrofungi from the East Brook Valley. 53.
https://orb.binghamton.edu/macrofungi_eastbrookvalley/53