Spathularia flavida

Taxobox

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name = "Spathularia flavida"
regnum = Fungi
phylum = Ascomycota
classis = Leotiomycetes
subclassis = Leotiomycetidae
ordo = Helotiales
familia = Cudoniaceae
genus = "Spathularia"
species = "S. flavida"
binomial = "Spathularia flavida"
binomial_authority = Pers. (1794)

"Spathularia flavida" is an ascomycete fungus found in coniferous forests and known in North America and Europe. It produces a small, distinctive fruitbody with a flat, wavy or lobed cream to yellow coloured head raised on a white to cream stalk. The height is usually around 2-5 cm, and up to 8 cm. The fruitbodies may occur singly or in large groups and are infrequent. Its edibility is uncertain. Its texture is thin, firm and slightly rubbery. It has a pleasant taste, but no smell.

The fungus fruits in summer and autumn and may be confused with the similarly-looking "Leotia lubrica".

References

* Kuo, M. (2005, January). Spathularia flavida. Retrieved from the MushroomExpert.Com Web site: http://www.mushroomexpert.com/spathularia_flavida.html