Microglossum viride (Schrad. ex J.F.Gmel.) Gillet is a fungus in the Leotiaceae family, order Leotiales, kingdom Fungi. Not known to be toxic.

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Microglossum viride (Schrad. ex J.F.Gmel.) Gillet

Microglossum viride (Schrad. ex J.F.Gmel.) Gillet

Microglossum viride is a small fungus found in woodlands on three continents, not used for cooking.

Family
Genus
Microglossum
Order
Leotiales
Class
Leotiomycetes

About Microglossum viride (Schrad. ex J.F.Gmel.) Gillet

This fungus, scientifically named Microglossum viride (Schrad. ex J.F.Gmel.) Gillet, can grow up to 5.5 centimetres (2+1⁄4 inches) tall. It is found in woodlands across North America, Australia, and Europe. It is considered too small to be of any culinary interest.

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Taxonomy

Fungi Ascomycota Leotiomycetes Leotiales Leotiaceae Microglossum

More from Leotiaceae

Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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