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Hypomyces Polyporina
''Hypomyces'' is a genus of parasitic ascomycete fungi found in Europe, North America, Australia, and parts of China. The genus contains 53 species. Better known species include the lobster mushroom (''Hypomyces lactifluorum'') and the bolete eater (''Hypomyces chrysospermus''). List of noteworthy species * ''Hypomyces cervinigenus, H. cervinigenus'' - on ''Helvella lacunosa''. * ''Hypomyces chrysospermus, H. chrysospermus'' - Bolete Eater, Cask fungus (Eurasia, Western Australia, North America) * ''Hypomyces hyalinus, H. hyalinus'' - Amanita "mold" (North America) * ''Hypomyces lactifluorum, H. lactifluorum'' - Lobster mushroom (North America) * ''Hypomyces luteovirens, H. luteovirens'' - Yellow-green Russula "mold" (North America) * ''Hypomyces transformans, H. transformans'' - Ramaria Eater (North America) Ecology All ''Hypomyces'' species live as parasites on other fungi. The fruiting bodies of hypomyces are inconspicuous and generally consist of a cystic shell that is only ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hypomyces Lactifluorum
''Hypomyces lactifluorum'', the lobster mushroom, contrary to its common name, is not a mushroom, but rather a parasitic ascomycete fungus that grows on certain species of mushrooms, turning them a reddish orange color that resembles the outer shell of a cooked lobster. ''H. lactifluorum'' specifically attacks members of the genera ''Lactarius'' and ''Lactifluus'' (milk-caps), and ''Russula'' (brittlegills), such as '' Russula brevipes'' and ''Lactifluus piperatus ''Lactifluus piperatus'' (synonym ''Lactarius piperatus''), commonly known as the blancaccio, is a semi- edible basidiomycete fungus of the genus '' Lactifluus''. Despite being edible, it is not recommended by some because of its poor taste, tho ...'' in North America. At maturity, ''H. lactifluorum'' thoroughly covers its host, rendering it unidentifiable. Lobster mushrooms are widely eaten and enjoyed fresh. They are commercially marketed and sometimes found in grocery stores; they have been made available at ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |