© Danny Miller
Danny’s DNA Discoveries – Hemipholiotaceae of
the PNW
by Danny Miller
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Danny’s DNA Discoveries – Hemipholiotaceae of
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Introduction
Cyclocybe - previously lumped with Agrocybe and then in an unknown position until multi-gene studies showed that it was near Hemipholiota. Cyclocybe have a cellular cap cuticle but lack the farinaceous odor of Agrocybe. Hemipholiota - one large white, scaly species (the cap somewhat discolouring to brown), previously lumped with Pholiota. abundant common uncommon rare - colour codes match my Pictorial Key and are my opinions and probably reflect my bias of living in W WA. Rare species may be locally common in certain places at certain times. |
 Cyclocybe - click to
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Genetic studies showed we have several species in this genus. They are found in or near forests in the fall, with no distinctive odor or taste and a pretty hefty ring on the stem. The cap is somewhat dark brown. The copious ring is probably its most distinctive feature. Pholiota subnigra WA probably refers to something in this genus, so it is likely that one of these species will get the name Cyclocybe subnigra. |
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Hemipholiota - click to expand
One large white, scaly species (the cap somewhat discolouring to brown). Species mentioned: Hemipholiota populnea, Pholiota destruens. |
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