''Leucophleps'' is a
genus of
truffle-like
fungi in the
family Albatrellaceae.
The genus, widespread in northern
temperate regions, contains four species.
''Leucophleps'' was circumscribed by American mycologist
Harvey Willson Harkness
Harvey Willson Harkness (May 25, 1821 – July 10, 1901) was an American mycologist and natural historian best known for his early descriptions of California fungal species.
Born and raised in Massachusetts and trained as a physician, Harkness ...
in 1899.
References
Russulales
Russulales genera
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