Pleurocybella
Scientific name: Pleurocybella
Pleurocybella
Scientific name: Pleurocybella
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Description
Pleurocybella often thrives on decaying conifer wood, especially in forests. These fungi typically have delicate, fan-shaped fruiting bodies and are known for their white to cream coloration. They usually appear in late summer to fall. Pleurocybella species play a crucial ecological role by breaking down tough plant materials, contributing to nutrient cycling in forest ecosystems.
Species of Pleurocybella
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Gilled fungi Family
Marasmiaceae Genus
Pleurocybella