Hysterangiaceae
Scientific name: Hysterangiaceae
Hysterangiaceae
Scientific name: Hysterangiaceae
Description
Hysterangiaceae are underground fungi that form small, potato-like structures. They have a distinctive gelatinous interior and rely on animals to spread their spores. Some species have a strong, pungent odor that attracts small mammals. These fungi play important roles in forest ecosystems by forming symbiotic relationships with tree roots.