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Pholiota squarrosa (Vahl) P. Kumm.
Published on October 1, 2018
Pholiota squarrosa, known as the shaggy scalycap or shaggy Pholiota, is the type species for the genus Pholiota. -
Phyllachora Maydis
Published on September 24, 2018
Phyllachora maydis (Maubl.) is an obligate parasite of Corn (Zea mays) that was reported in Michigan for the first time in 2016. -
Hypomyces Chrysospermus
Published on September 24, 2018
Hypomyces chrysospermus is a parasitic fungal species that primarily infects Bolete fungi. -
Claviceps Purpurea
Published on September 23, 2018
C. purpurea is a parasite of grasses in the subfamily Pooidae, and was found on Elymus repens in East Lansing, MI. -
Phallus Ravenelii
Published on September 23, 2018
Phallus Ravenelii (Berkeley & M.A. Curtis) is a saprobic basidiomycete of the genus Phallus that can be found growing in various habitats. -
Bondarzewia Berkeleyi
Published on September 23, 2018
B. berkeleyi has been historically classified as a polypore, but with the advent of molecular techniques, it was revealed to be more closely related to Russala than the polypores. -
Leucocoprinus Birnbaumii
Published on September 22, 2018
Leucocoprinus birnbaumii (Corda) Singer (1962) is a common mushroom in flowerpots (Fig 1). It is a saprobe that colonizes rich organic material, including indoor flowerpots. -
Ustilago Maydis
Published on September 17, 2018
Ustilago maydis (DeCandolle) Corda is a biotrophic pathogen of corn (Zea mays). It is called “common smut” of corn because it is quite common throughout North America, though it is more commonly found in dry conditions. -
Parasola Auricoma
Published on September 17, 2018
Parasola auricoma (Pat.) Redhead, Vilgalys & Hopple is a small, short-lived, fragile, saprobic mushroom that is common in woodlands, mulch, and grassy areas. -
Hypomyces lactifluorum
Published on September 16, 2018
Hypomyces lactifluorum is a mycoparasite on select Lactarius and Russula species growing amidst both conifers and hardwoods and can most often be found in the summer and fall months.