A new genus, Leucopholiota, in the Tricholomataceae (Agaricales) to accommodate an unusual taxon

Abstract

Armillaria subgenus Leucopholiota is elevated to the generic level to accommodate Tricholoma decorosum, originally placed in Agaricus tribus Tricholoma and best known as Armillaria decorosa. Included are a description of the species, illustration of the microscopic features and a discussion of the distinctive characters of this taxon.

Key Words:

• Armillaria decorosa
• Systematics
• Tricholoma