Biology:Genea harknessii

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Short description: Species of fungus

Genea harknessii
Genea harknessii spores.jpg
Genea harknessii spores
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G. harknessii
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Genea harknessii
Gilkey 1916

Genea harknessii is a species of Genea truffle-like ascocarp fungi in the family Pyronemataceae. The species was described by Helen Gilkey in 1916.[1] G. harknessii grows underground in forests, especially white oak forests, but also in coniferous forests.[2] The mature fruit has a convoluted, brain-like appearance and often is no larger than an adult's thumbnail. The exterior is dark brown (to nearly black) with a hollow interior. The flesh between the dark interior and exterior 'skin' is white to pale grey.

References

Wikidata ☰ Q105085779 entry