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van Waveren, E.K., 1987

Additions to our monograph on Psathyrella

Thirteen new species and one variety: P. badia. P. bernhardii, P. borgensis, P. capitatocystis, P. dennyensis, P. minutissima, P. mookensis, P. multicystidiata, P. perpusilla, P. ploddensis, P. romseyensis, P. twickelensis, P. vyrnwyensis and P. obtusata v. aberrans.

To fit in the new taxa, an additional couplet for key on page 41 plus revised keys to section Hydrophilae, subsection Lutenses and section Pennatae are presented.

Journal Persoonia
Volume Vol 13, Part3
Page range 327-368
Coverage Dutch, French and British species.
Illustrations Line drawings.
Identify Under a Compound Microscope.
Specimen Prep. Microscopy is essential in this critical genus.

Malcolm Storey

Taxonomic Scope

Psathyrella (Fr.) Quél., 1872 (brittlestem toadstools) Identification Current

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