Author | Zamora, J.C., Calonge, F.D. & Martín, M.P. |
Year | 2015 |
Title | Integrative taxonomy reveals an unexpected diversity in Geastrum section Geastrum (Geastrales, Basidiomycota) |
Type | Paper |
Source | Persoonia Vol 34: 130-165. |
Illustrations | Colour photographs and half-tone SEM micrographs |
Review (by Malcolm Storey) | Introduces exoperidial crystals as a diagnostic character. Describes seven new species including Geastrum britannicum (fig 9C). Includes keys. |
Examine | with a Microscope using 100x oil-immersion ( Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) is also useful) |
Identification difficulty | Serious stuff. |