''Smithiomyces'' is a

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fungi A fungus ( : fungi or funguses) is any member of the group of eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as yeasts and molds, as well as the more familiar mushrooms. These organisms are classified as a kingdom, separately from ...

in the family Agaricaceae. It was

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Rolf Singer Rolf Singer (June 23, 1906 – January 18, 1994) was a Germany, German-born mycologist and one of the most important Taxonomy (biology), taxonomists of gilled mushrooms (agarics) in the 20th century. After receiving his Ph.D. at the University ...

in 1944. The

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, '' S. mexicanus'', was formerly placed in ''

Amanita The genus ''Amanita'' contains about 600 species of agarics, including some of the most toxic known mushrooms found worldwide, as well as some well-regarded edible species. This genus is responsible for approximately 95% of the fatalities result ...

'', as well as the now obsolete genera ''Leucomyces'' and ''Venenarius''. The genus was named to honor American mycologist Alexander H. Smith.

Species

* '' Smithiomyces asiaticus'' * '' Smithiomyces dominicanus'' * '' Smithiomyces heterosporus'' * '' Smithiomyces lanosofarinosus'' * '' Smithiomyces lepiotoides'' * '' Smithiomyces mexicanus''

References

Agaricaceae Agaricales genera Taxa named by Rolf Singer Taxa described in 1944 {{Agaricaceae-stub

Species

See also

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