Clavariadelphus [SEP] parent taxon
Clavariadelphus
Clavariadelphus is a genus of club fungi in the family Clavariadelphaceae. The genus has a widespread distribution in temperate areas, and contains an estimated 19 species.
The name might mean "uterus-shaped club", from the Latin "clava" meaning "club" and the Greek "delphus" meaning "uterus".
Species.
- "Clavariadelphus americanus" (Corner) Methven (1989)
- "Clavariadelphus caespitosus" Methven (1989)
- "Clavariadelphus cokeri" V.L.Wells & Kempton (
Phallus", "Pseudocolus", "Ramaria", "Clavariadelphus", "Gomphus" and "Gautieria". Within the genus, three highly supported clades may be discerned, corresponding to "S. stellatus", "S. iowensis", and the recently described taxon "S. ingoldii".
Description.
Fruiting bodies, which grow in groups, are 1–3 mm in diameter, roughly spherical or ovoid in shape, and white to buff in color. The peridium (outer wall) consists of several layers