Trichocoma

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Trichocoma
Scientific classification
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Trichocoma

Jungh. (1838)
Type species
Trichocoma paradoxa
Jungh. (1838)
Species


Synonyms[1]
  • Trichoskytale Corda (1842)

Trichocoma is a genus of fungi in the family Trichocomaceae. The type species, Trichocoma paradoxa, is widespread in tropical regions.[2] Commonly known as the "shaving brush fungus", it is about 2 cm tall, 0.5 cm wide, and not edible. Mostly found during the winter season, it is spore bearing.

References[]

  1. ^ "Trichocoma Jungh. 1838". MycoBank. International Mycological Association. Retrieved 2011-01-24.
  2. ^ Kirk PM, Cannon PF, Minter DW, Stalpers JA (2008). Dictionary of the Fungi (10th ed.). Wallingford, UK: CAB International. p. 699. ISBN 978-0-85199-826-8.


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