Phys.org reported on the discovery a new species of mushroom on the UC Berkeley Campus. The new species is called Helvella dryophila, a beautiful black “elfin saddle” and is associated with oaks
Two researchers who recently named the first new species of mushroom from the UC Berkeley campus in more than 30 years are emphasizing the need for continued green and open space on campus, as well as a full-fledged catalog of all North American mushroom species.
Read more at Phys.org New mushroom discovered on campus is the first since 1985.
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Interesting story, but it wasn’t clear whether that mushroom was formerly known as H. lacunosa until its DNA was checked. I wonder if all our H. lacunosa are actually H. dryophila now.
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By: John Wall on December 8, 2014
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Maybe someone from the S. F. Mycological Society would have the answer.
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By: Sandy Steinman on December 8, 2014
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