Galerina patagonica
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About
Galerina patagonica is a species of agaric fungus in the family Hymenogastraceae. First described by mycologist Rolf Singer in 1953, it has a Gondwanan distribution, and is found in Australia, New Zealand, and Patagonia, where it grows on rotting wood.
- Family
- Hymenogastraceae
How to use it
While Galerina patagonica is not typically used for culinary purposes, it plays an important ecological role by decomposing wood and recycling nutrients back into the soil. This process supports the health of forest ecosystems, making it vital for plant growth and biodiversity.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
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- Name
- Galerina patagonica
- Slug
- galerina-patagonica
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Family
- Hymenogastraceae
- Genus
- Galerina
- Species
- patagonica
- Wikidata QID
- Q5518455
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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