A Newly Identified Phallus (Phallaceae, Basidiomycota) Species, P. hadriani, in South Korea

Abstract

As part of the mushroom surveys in the unexplored areas of Korea in 2019 and 2020, a phalloid fungus was found in a saline sand beach. The specimen was mainly characterized by its reticulate pileus and violet volva with well-developed rhizomorphs. Based on ribosomal DNA internal transcribed spacer (ITS) sequencing and morphological characteristics, the specimen was identified as Phallus hadriani. Additionally, a morphological comparison of closely related species was performed. This study describes for the first time the presence of P. hadriani in Korea.

Keywords

• morphology
• phallaceae
• phylogeny
• stinkhorn
• taxonomy