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angel's wings

Pleurocybella porrigens

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Agaricales ›Family: Phyllotopsidaceae ›Genus: Pleurocybella

About

Pleurocybella porrigens is a species of fungus in the Marasmiaceae family. The species is widespread in temperate forests of the Northern Hemisphere. P. porrigens, known as the angel wing, is a white-rot wood-decay fungus on conifer wood, particularly hemlock (genus Tsuga). The flesh is thin and fragile compared to the oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ssp.).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of angel's wings?
The scientific name of angel's wings is Pleurocybella porrigens.
What kingdom does angel's wings belong to?
angel's wings belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does angel's wings belong to?
angel's wings belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
What class does angel's wings belong to?
angel's wings belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
What order does angel's wings belong to?
angel's wings belongs to the order Agaricales.
What family does angel's wings belong to?
angel's wings belongs to the family Phyllotopsidaceae.
What genus does angel's wings belong to?
angel's wings belongs to the genus Pleurocybella.