MycoKey : the genus Ciborinia

Generic short diagnoses: Tiny, long stipitate, conspicuously hairy, pale brown discomycetes arising from bean-shaped sclerotia among litter of oak or sweet chestnut.


Species example:


Ciborinia hirtella - closeup
Photo and © Jens H. Petersen
Great Britain, JHP-99.150

The picture originates from the MycoKey 2.0 DVD.
Here you will also find a larger picture along with a detailed generic description, references and an interactive, synoptical key to genera.

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