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Gymnopilus areolatus

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Kingdom
  
Fungi

Class
  
Agaricomycetes

Family
  
Cortinariaceae

Scientific name
  
Gymnopilus areolatus

Division
  
Basidiomycota

Order
  
Agaricales

Genus
  
Gymnopilus

Rank
  
Species

Gymnopilus areolatus is a species of mushroom in the Cortinariaceae family.

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Description

The cap is 3 to 7 centimetres (1.2 to 2.8 in) in diameter.

Habitat and distribution

Gymnopilus areolatus typically grows clumped together on stumps, and logs of hardwoods and palms. It is found in Cuba in May and September.

References

Gymnopilus areolatus Wikipedia