Kingdom Fungi Class Agaricomycetes Family Cortinariaceae Scientific name Gymnopilus bellulus | Division Basidiomycota Order Agaricales Genus Gymnopilus Rank Species | |
Similar Gymnopilus flavidellus, Gymnopilus picreus, Gymnopilus sapineus, Gymnopilus liquiritiae, Gymnopilus luteus | ||
Gymnopilus bellulus is a species of mushroom in the Cortinariaceae family. It was given its current name by American mycologist Murrill in 1917.
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Description
The cap is 1 to 2.5 centimetres (0.4 to 1.0 in) in diameter.
Habitat and distribution
Gymnopilus bellulus has been found on conifer stumps and logs in the Northern United States, Tennessee, and Canada from June to January.
References
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