Truffle Genus: Galeropsis
 Galeropsis mitrae formis basidiospore |
Kingdom: Fungi Phylum: Basidiomycota Order: Agaricales Family: Bolbitaceae |
Spore Characters
Surface: Smooth.
Shape and Size: Ovoid or oblong to ellipsoid, 10-20 x 7-12 µm, apical pore present.
Wall: Single, <0.5 to 1.0 µm.
Color in Water: Brown or ochraceous.
Melzer's Reaction: Not distinctive.
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Sporocarp Characters
Shape and Size: Cylindrical to conic, slender. Ochraceous or brown, with stem and columella present. 8-11 mm x 4-5 mm.
Peridium: Glabrous, cortina remnants sometimes present.
Gleba: Composed of anastomosed gills, brown.
Odor: Not recorded.
Comments: This genus is usually found in meadows amongst forests and it is probably a saprobe associated with meadow grasses and forbs.
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