Mycena mariae is a species of fungus in the family Mycenaceae. The species was scientifically described by G. Stevenson and effectively published in 1964.[1][2]
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Scientific classification 
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Basidiomycota |
| Class: | Agaricomycetes |
| Order: | Agaricales |
| Family: | Mycenaceae |
| Genus: | Mycena |
| Species: | M. mariae
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| Mycena mariae | |
Description
editMycena mariae mushrooms are distinguished by their dark red pigment and large, elongate spores. M. mariae has tissues are more pseudoamyloid than those of similar species such as Mycena morris-jonesii.[2]
The cap of the mushroom is small, pink to red, with gills underneath. The stipe is hollow and darker at the base.[2]
Habitat and distribution
editMycena mariae mushrooms are typically found in litter under the canopy of a mixed podocarp forest.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Mycena mariae G.Stev". www.gbif.org. Retrieved 4 September 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Segedin, B.P. 1991: Studies in the Agaricales of New Zealand: some Mycena species in sections Longisetae, Polyadelpha, Rubromarginatae, Galactopoda, Lactipedes, and Calodontes. New Zealand Journal of Botany 29(1): 43-62. - Biota of NZ". biotanz.landcareresearch.co.nz. Retrieved 2023-05-29.
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