🍄 Identification Guide

How to Identify Ustilaginaceae

3 species · Fungi · Order Ustilaginales

Ustilaginaceae is a fungus family in the Fungi kingdom, order Ustilaginales, class Ustilaginomycetes. The family contains 3 accepted species worldwide.

Representative Ustilaginaceae Species

How to identify Ustilago avenae (Pers.) Rostr.

Ustilago avenae (Pers.) Rostr.

Ustilago avenae (Pers.) Rostr.

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Mycosarcoma maydis (DC.) Bref.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Ustilaginaceae?

Ustilaginaceae funguss belong to the Ustilaginales order in the Fungi kingdom. Browse the 3 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.

What are the key characteristics of Ustilaginaceae?

Ustilaginaceae is classified in the order Ustilaginales, class Ustilaginomycetes, phylum Basidiomycota. The family contains 3 accepted species worldwide.

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