Notes: On The Genus Psathyrella

The genus Psathyrella is a large and complex group of dark-spored, saprotrophic fungi within the Psathyrellaceae family . Identifying these species often requires detailed microscopic analysis, as many possess nearly identical macroscopic features.

: Caps are often thin, fragile, and hygrophanous , meaning they change color significantly as they dry. They frequently feature a distinct, sometimes appendiculate, veil that may disappear with maturity. NOTES ON THE GENUS PSATHYRELLA

The taxonomy of Psathyrella has undergone significant revision: The genus Psathyrella is a large and complex

: Gills are typically adnate and produce a dark spore print , ranging from purplish-black to dark brown. NOTES ON THE GENUS PSATHYRELLA

: Psathyrella aquatica is a rare example of an underwater-fruiting mushroom found in rivers. Historical and Modern Taxonomy