Portal:Fungi/Did you know/19


 * ... that while commonly found in central California, Agaricus lilaceps can sometimes be found at the campus of Stanford University under the eucalyptus located there?
 * ... that Nidula niveo-tomentosa, a bird's nest fungus in the genus Nidula, produces a chemical that is a major component of raspberry flavor?
 * ... that the white bird's nest mushroom Crucibulum laeve produces a chemical that inhibits an enzyme implicated in the formation of cataracts in individuals with diabetes mellitus?
 * ... that the edibility of the small woodland mushroom Agaricus semotus is disputed, with some sources claiming edibility and others warning of gastrointestinal discomfort?
 * ... that, despite being the type species of the genus Cortinarius, the colour of the mushroom Cortinarius violaceus is so dark it is only comparable with members of other genera?