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Snowmelt Clitocybe

Clitocybe glacialis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Agaricales ›Family: Clitocybaceae ›Genus: Clitocybe

About

Clitocybe glacialis is a species of mushroom in the family Tricholomataceae. Formerly known as Lyophyllum montanum, this is a snowbank mushroom, always associated with melting snow along snowbanks and thus glacialis. Originally described by Alexander H. Smith in 1957, this North American species is typically found growing under conifers on mountains.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Snowmelt Clitocybe?
The scientific name of Snowmelt Clitocybe is Clitocybe glacialis.
What kingdom does Snowmelt Clitocybe belong to?
Snowmelt Clitocybe belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Snowmelt Clitocybe belong to?
Snowmelt Clitocybe belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
What class does Snowmelt Clitocybe belong to?
Snowmelt Clitocybe belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
What order does Snowmelt Clitocybe belong to?
Snowmelt Clitocybe belongs to the order Agaricales.
What family does Snowmelt Clitocybe belong to?
Snowmelt Clitocybe belongs to the family Clitocybaceae.
What genus does Snowmelt Clitocybe belong to?
Snowmelt Clitocybe belongs to the genus Clitocybe.