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Thiers' lepidella

Saproamanita thiersii

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Agaricales ›Family: Amanitaceae ›Genus: Saproamanita

About

Saproamanita thiersii (formerly Amanita thiersii), commonly called Thiers' lepidella, is a North-American saprotrophic basidiomycete fungus in the genus Saproamanita. It is a white mushroom originally described from Texas but today found in nine states of North America. It was named after Harry Delbert Thiers. The cap of this small mushroom is white and convex, measuring 35–100 mm (1.4–3.9 in) and covered by volval remnants. It is sticky to the touch when wet. The gills are variable in length

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Thiers' lepidella?
The scientific name of Thiers' lepidella is Saproamanita thiersii.
What kingdom does Thiers' lepidella belong to?
Thiers' lepidella belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Thiers' lepidella belong to?
Thiers' lepidella belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
What class does Thiers' lepidella belong to?
Thiers' lepidella belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
What order does Thiers' lepidella belong to?
Thiers' lepidella belongs to the order Agaricales.
What family does Thiers' lepidella belong to?
Thiers' lepidella belongs to the family Amanitaceae.
What genus does Thiers' lepidella belong to?
Thiers' lepidella belongs to the genus Saproamanita.