4,283 observationsLeast Concern
Bitter Brown Leucopax
Leucopaxillus gentianeus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Agaricales ›Family: Tricholomataceae ›Genus: Leucopaxillus
About
Leucopaxillus gentianeus is a bitter-tasting, inedible mushroom commonly known as the bitter false funnelcap, or the bitter brown leucopaxillus. A common synonym is Leucopaxillus amarus. The bitter taste is caused by a triterpene called cucurbitacin B. The species was first described in 1873 as Clitocybe gentianea by French mycologist Lucien Quélet. František Kotlaba transferred it to Leucopaxillus in 1966.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Bitter Brown Leucopax is Leucopaxillus gentianeus.
- Bitter Brown Leucopax belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- Bitter Brown Leucopax belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
- Bitter Brown Leucopax belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
- Bitter Brown Leucopax belongs to the order Agaricales.
- Bitter Brown Leucopax belongs to the family Tricholomataceae.
- Bitter Brown Leucopax belongs to the genus Leucopaxillus.