Genea harknessii

Genea harknessii is a species of Genea truffle-like Ascocarp fungi in the family Pyronemataceae. The species was described by Helen Gilkey in 1916.[1] G. harknessii grows underground in forests, especially white oak forests, but also in coniferous forests.[2] The mature fruit has a convoluted, brain-like appearance and often is no larger than an adult's thumbnail. The exterior is dark brown (to nearly black) with a hollow interior. The flesh between the dark interior and exterior 'skin' is white to pale grey.

Genea harknessii
Genea harknessii spores
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G. harknessii
Binomial name
Genea harknessii
Gilkey 1916

References

  1. Gilkey, Helen (1939). Tuberales of North America. Corvallis, OR: Oregon State University. p. 20. ISBN 9780598544476.
  2. "Fruiting patterns and habitat associations of PNW truffles". www.natruffling.org. Retrieved 2021-01-12.


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