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Issue: Vol. 736 No. 1: 24 Dec. 2025
Type: Article
Published: 2025-12-24
DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.736.1.7
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Volvopluteus striatellus (Pluteaceae, Agaricales), a novel species from North China

College of Life Science, Capital Normal University, Xisanhuanbeilu 105, Haidian, Beijing 100048, China
College of Life Science, Capital Normal University, Xisanhuanbeilu 105, Haidian, Beijing 100048, China
College of Life Science, Capital Normal University, Xisanhuanbeilu 105, Haidian, Beijing 100048, China
morphology new taxon phylogenetic analysis taxonomy Fungi

Abstract

A new fungal species, Volvopluteus striatellus, was discovered in Shanxi Province, China. Morphologically, it is characterized by a pale grey to white and striated pileus, ellipsoid to oblong basidiospores, and the absence of caulocystidia. Phylogenetic analysis based on ITS and nrLSU confirmed the taxonomic status of the new species. A description, illustrations, and phylogenetic analysis results are provided.

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How to Cite

Li, J.-H., Fu, H.-Y. & Fan, L. (2025) Volvopluteus striatellus (Pluteaceae, Agaricales), a novel species from North China. Phytotaxa 736 (1): 79–87. https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.736.1.7