Authentic collections of Myriostoma calongei revealed this species as occurring from Paraíba State, Brazil

Abstract

ABSTRACT Myriostoma is a gasteroid genus belonging to the order Geastrales, which is distinguished by its basidiomes with multiple columns/pedicels, several ostioles in its endoperidium, and predominantly subglobose basidiospores with ornamentation. Furthermore, members of the genus Myriostoma have been found in Central and South America, Europe and Africa, but are not frequently found in nature. This work aims to report the first sighting of M. calongei from the State of Paraíba, with some insights on its morphology.

Keywords

• description
• earthstar fungi
• taxonomy