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Ainsworth, M., 2004

Hymenochaete carpatica in Southern England: sites, spores, setae and how to distinguish it from H. cinnamomea et al.

Describes the first find of Hymenochaete carpatica in Southern England: sites, spores, setae and how to distinguish it from H. cinnamomea and other resupinate species of Hymenochaete.

Both species are illustrated and the distinguishing (microscopic) features summarised.

Journal Field Mycology
Volume Volume 5(1)
Page range 5-10
Coverage Resupinate species of Hymenochaete found in Britain up to this time.
Illustrations Photographs and photomicrographs of cystidia of H. Carpatica and cinnamomea.
Identify Under a Compound Microscope.
Specimen Prep. Micrscopic preps of spores and setae.

Malcolm Storey

Taxonomic Scope

Hymenochaete Lév., 1846 (a genus of bracket and resupinate fungi) Identification Current
Hymenochaete carpatica Pilát, 1931 (a resupinate fungus) Identification Current
Hymenochaete cinnamomea (Pers.) Bres., 1897 (a resupinate fungus) Identification Current

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