Cortinarius taylorianus

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Cortinarius taylorianus
Scientific classification
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Fungi
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Subgenus:
Myxacium
Species:
C. taylorianus
Binomial name
Cortinarius taylorianus

Cortinarius taylorianus is a basidiomycete fungus of the genus Cortinarius native to New Zealand, where it grows under Nothofagus and produces an imposing purple mushroom.[1] This species is named in honour of Grace Marie Taylor, a New Zealand fungi expert.[2]

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References[]

  1. ^ Horak E, Wood AE (1990). "Cortinarius Fr. (Agaricales) in Australasia. 1. Subgen. Myxacium and subgen. Paramyxacium" (PDF). Sydowia. 42: 88–168.
  2. ^ Unknown (2002). "Biography". In Taylor, Marie (ed.). Meanings and origins of botanical names of New Zealand plants. Auckland: The Auckland Botanical Society. p. 201. ISBN 0-9583447-2-8. ISSN 0112-1332.

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