Kingdom Fungi Subdivision Pezizomycotina Scientific name Gyromitra Rank Genus | Division Ascomycota Family Discinaceae Higher classification Discinaceae Order Pezizales | |
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Lower classifications Gyromitra esculenta, Gyromitra gigas | ||
False morel mushroom identification gyromitra beefsteak fungus
Gyromitra (/ˌdʒaɪəroʊˈmaɪtrə, ˌdʒɪrə-/) is a genus of ascomycete mushrooms found in the northern hemisphere. The genus contains about 18 species.
Contents
- False morel mushroom identification gyromitra beefsteak fungus
- False morel mushrooms gyromitra esculenta sac fungi 2014 updated
- Toxicity
- List of species
- References
Analysis of the ribosomal DNA of many of the Pezizales showed the genus Gyromitra to be most closely related to the genus Discina, and also Pseudorhizina, Hydnotrya, and only distantly related to Helvella. Thus the four genera are now included in the family Discinaceae.
Gyromitra comes from gyro meaning convoluted and mitra meaning turban.
False morel mushrooms gyromitra esculenta sac fungi 2014 updated
Toxicity
Some types of Gyromitra are highly poisonous when raw due to the presence of gyromitrin, although some species are edible when cooked and Gyromitra are sought after in Scandinavian countries. Widespread hemolysis has been reported from ingestion which can result in renal failure. Methemoglobinemia has also been seen, although it is typically responsive to treatment with methylene blue. Seizures can also develop via inhibition of the neurotransmitter GABA.
List of species
