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Discina Perlata
''Discina perlata'', commonly known as pig's ears is a brown to tannish, wrinkled, cup- or ear-shaped fungus, sometimes with short, stout stalk. The spores of ''D. perlata'' are quite similar to those of mushrooms in the genus ''Gyromitra'', so that some mycologists classify it there. Description The cup measures wide; with a disc-like, whitish exterior, and a dark brown to tan interior. The cup is often wrinkled to convoluted, with the edges turned downward. The flesh is brittle. The stipe (when present) is long and thick; it is brownish-tan in color. It is considered edible by some authors, but not others; it can be confused with other potentially toxic species. It should be cooked before consumption. Microscopic characteristics The spores are 30–35 x 12–14 μm, spindle shaped, minutely warted, with three oil drops and knobs at each end, located in the cup. Similar species ''Disciotis venosa'' is more deeply veined, and has smooth spores; it is typically fou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Discinaceae
The Discinaceae are a family of ascomycete fungi, the best known members of which are the false morels of the genus ''Gyromitra''. Originally erected by Erich Heinz Benedix in 1961, it was found to be a discrete clade in a molecular study of ribosomal DNA by mycologist Kerry O'Donnell in 1997. As of 2008, the family is thought to contain 5 genera and 58 species. As of 2022, the GBIF accepts '' Discina'' (27 spp), ''Gymnohydnotrya'' (4 spp), ''Gyromitra'' (73 spp), ''Hydnotrya'' (52 spp) and '' Maublancomyces'' (1 sp). But calls ''Neogyromitra'' and ''Pseudorhizina'' doubtful. Members in the family Discinaceae are known to have epigeous and hypogeous species, and are characterized by ascomata composed of an inner layer of interwoven hyphae and an outer layer composed of elongated cells arranged perpendicular to its exterior. Discinaceae include species possessing saddle-shaped apothecia and hypogeous truffles. Discinaceae possess cylindrical, 8-spored, tapered asci and asco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |