Notes On The Genus Psathyrella Review

Species within Psathyrella typically share several defining physical traits:

: Gills are typically adnate and produce a dark spore print , ranging from purplish-black to dark brown. NOTES ON THE GENUS PSATHYRELLA

: There are estimated to be over 500–600 species worldwide, though many remain poorly understood or await formal description. NOTES ON THE GENUS PSATHYRELLA

: Psathyrella aquatica is a rare example of an underwater-fruiting mushroom found in rivers. Historical and Modern Taxonomy NOTES ON THE GENUS PSATHYRELLA

: 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.