Peziza
Genus of fungi / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Peziza is a large genus of saprophytic cup fungi that grow on the ground, rotting wood, or dung. Most members of this genus are of unknown edibility and are difficult to identify as separate species without use of microscopy. The polyphyletic genus has been estimated to contain over 100 species.[1]
Quick Facts Peziza, Scientific classification ...
Peziza | |
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Peziza badia | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Fungi |
Division: | Ascomycota |
Class: | Pezizomycetes |
Order: | Pezizales |
Family: | Pezizaceae |
Genus: | Peziza Dill. ex Fries (1822) |
Type species | |
Peziza vesiculosa Bull. (1790) |
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