Mitrula

Mitrula is a genus of fungi in the family Sclerotiniaceae.[1] The common name of swamp beacon refers to the white stipe with yellow fruiting cap. The genus is notable for growing on decaying vegetation in shallow water.[2]

Mitrula
Mitrula paludosa
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Fungi
Division:
Ascomycota
Class:
Ascomycetes
Order:
Helotiales
Family:
Sclerotiniaceae
Genus:
Mitrula

Type species
Mitrula paludosa
Fr.
Species

M. alba
M. microspora
M. paludosa
M. serpentina

References
  1. Lumbsch TH, Huhndorf SM. (December 2007). "Outline of Ascomycota – 2007". Myconet. Chicago, USA: The Field Museum, Department of Botany. 13: 1–58.
  2. Redhead, Scott A. (1977). "The genus Mitrula in North America". Canadian Journal of Botany. 55: 307–325. doi:10.1139/b77-042.


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