: Gills are typically adnate and produce a dark spore print , ranging from purplish-black to dark brown.
The taxonomy of Psathyrella has undergone significant revision:
: Much of the foundational work on European species was published by Emile Kits van Waveren in his series "Notes on the Genus Psathyrella" and his 1985 monograph. NOTES ON THE GENUS PSATHYRELLA
: Some species specialize in growing on the dung of animals like cows or horses.
: Psathyrella aquatica is a rare example of an underwater-fruiting mushroom found in rivers. Historical and Modern Taxonomy : Gills are typically adnate and produce a
The genus Psathyrella is a large and complex group of dark-spored, saprotrophic fungi within the Psathyrellaceae family . Identifying these species often requires detailed microscopic analysis, as many possess nearly identical macroscopic features.
: Caps are often thin, fragile, and hygrophanous , meaning they change color significantly as they dry. They frequently feature a distinct, sometimes appendiculate, veil that may disappear with maturity. : Psathyrella aquatica is a rare example of
Species within Psathyrella typically share several defining physical traits: