Elaphomyces muricatus Fr., (marbled false truffle)
IDENTIFICATION UNCERTAIN


3 Sep 2005 at OSGR: SU56 in Berks, England

Record Summaryunder birch, with Cordyceps ophioglossoides parasite
Found asFruitbody
Date3 September 2005
Associated organismBetula
OS grid refOSGR: SU56
Lat/Lon51° 30’ N, 1° 10’ W
Vice CountyBerks, VC no: 22
CountryEngland
Voucher3 Sep 2005[A]
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Notes: Ascospores probably stunted due to parasitism: globose, pale becoming brown, 14-18µm diam, excluding ornament. Peridium not marbled.

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