How to Identify Psathyrellaceae

Psathyrellaceae is a fungus family in the Fungi kingdom, order Agaricales, class Agaricomycetes. The family contains 46 accepted species worldwide.

Key Identification Features

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Representative Psathyrellaceae Species

How to identify Coprinellus flocculosus (DC.) Vilgalys, Hopple & Jacq.Johnson

Coprinellus flocculosus (DC.) Vilgalys, Hopple & Jacq.Johnson

Coprinellus flocculosus (DC.) Vilgalys, Hopple & Jacq.Johnson

Coprinellus flocculosus is a mushroom with a yellowish speckled cap that grows o…

How to identify Coprinellus aureogranulatus (Uljé & Aptroot) Redhead, Vilgalys & Moncalvo

Coprinellus aureogranulatus (Uljé & Aptroot) Redhead, Vilgalys & Moncalvo

Coprinellus aureogranulatus (Uljé & Aptroot) Redhead, Vilgalys & Moncalvo

Coprinellus aureogranulatus is a Psathyrellaceae mushroom species first describe…

How to identify Psathyrella pennata (Fr.) A.Pearson & Dennis

Psathyrella pennata (Fr.) A.Pearson & Dennis

Psathyrella pennata (Fr.) A.Pearson & Dennis

Psathyrella pennata is a small mushroom that grows in burned areas after forest …

How to identify Coprinellus bipellis (Romagn.) P.Roux, Guy García & Borgarino

Coprinellus bipellis (Romagn.) P.Roux, Guy García & Borgarino

Coprinellus bipellis (Romagn.) P.Roux, Guy García & Borgarino

Coprinellus bipellis is a mushroom species in the Psathyrellaceae family, reclas…

How to identify Psathyrella longistriata (Murrill) A.H.Sm.

Psathyrella longistriata (Murrill) A.H.Sm.

Psathyrella longistriata (Murrill) A.H.Sm.

Psathyrella longistriata is an agaric mushroom that grows on rotting wood or lea…

How to identify Coprinellus disseminatus (Pers.) J.E.Lange

Coprinellus disseminatus (Pers.) J.E.Lange

Coprinellus disseminatus (Pers.) J.E.Lange

Coprinellus disseminatus is a small mushroom that grows on dead wood, is nonpois…

How to identify Coprinellus micaceus (Bull.) Vilgalys, Hopple & Jacq.Johnson

Coprinellus micaceus (Bull.) Vilgalys, Hopple & Jacq.Johnson

Coprinellus micaceus (Bull.) Vilgalys, Hopple & Jacq.Johnson

Coprinellus micaceus is a common saprotrophic mushroom, widely used as a model f…

How to identify Coprinopsis nivea (Pers.) Redhead, Vilgalys & Moncalvo

Coprinopsis nivea (Pers.) Redhead, Vilgalys & Moncalvo

Coprinopsis nivea (Pers.) Redhead, Vilgalys & Moncalvo

Coprinopsis nivea is a small wetland inkcap mushroom that grows in groups on old…

How to identify Psathyrella corrugis (Pers.) Konrad & Maubl.

Psathyrella corrugis (Pers.) Konrad & Maubl.

Psathyrella corrugis (Pers.) Konrad & Maubl.

Psathyrella corrugis is a small non-toxic but inedible mushroom found across Nor…

How to identify Psathyrella longipes (Peck) A.H.Sm.

Psathyrella longipes (Peck) A.H.Sm.

Psathyrella longipes (Peck) A.H.Sm.

Psathyrella longipes is a mushroom with a long stipe and an almost worldwide dis…

How to identify Parasola auricoma (Pat.) Redhead, Vilgalys & Hopple

Parasola auricoma (Pat.) Redhead, Vilgalys & Hopple

Parasola auricoma (Pat.) Redhead, Vilgalys & Hopple

Parasola auricoma is a small short-lived saprobic mushroom common in Europe and …

How to identify Coprinellus radians (Desm.) Vilgalys, Hopple & Jacq.Johnson

Coprinellus radians (Desm.) Vilgalys, Hopple & Jacq.Johnson

Coprinellus radians (Desm.) Vilgalys, Hopple & Jacq.Johnson

Coprinellus radians is a mushroom species in Psathyrellaceae, first described in…

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Psathyrellaceae?

Psathyrellaceae funguss belong to the Agaricales order in the Fungi kingdom. This species produces a blackish-brown spore print, and has approximately 143 distinct mating types (sexes). For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.

What are the key characteristics of Psathyrellaceae?

Psathyrellaceae is classified in the order Agaricales, class Agaricomycetes, phylum Basidiomycota. It has no distinctive odor or taste.

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