| Mycena mariae | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Basidiomycota |
| Class: | Agaricomycetes |
| Order: | Agaricales |
| Family: | Mycenaceae |
| Genus: | Mycena |
| Species: | M. mariae
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| Binomial name | |
| Mycena mariae | |
Mycena mariae is a species of fungus in the family Mycenaceae. The species was scientifically described by G. Stevenson and effectively published in 1964.[1][2]
Description[edit]
Mycena mariae mushrooms are distinguished by their dark red pigment and large, elongate spores. M. mariae has tissues are more pseudoamyloid than those of similar species such as Mycena morris-jonesii.[2]
The cap of the mushroom is small, pink to red, with gills underneath. The stipe is hollow and darker at the base.[2]
Habitat and distribution[edit]
Mycena mariae mushrooms are typically found in litter under the canopy of a mixed podocarp forest.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ "Mycena mariae G.Stev". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Segedin, B.P. 1991: Studies in the Agaricales of New Zealand: some Mycena species in sections Longisetae, Polyadelpha, Rubromarginatae, Galactopoda, Lactipedes, and Calodontes. New Zealand Journal of Botany 29(1): 43-62. - Biota of NZ". biotanz.landcareresearch.co.nz. Retrieved 2023-05-29.