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Sphagnurus paluster

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Sphagnurus paluster is a species of fungus in the family Lyophyllaceae which parasitizes Sphagnum moss. It was first described by Charles Horton Peck in 1872. It is commonly called the sphagnum greyling due to it being found in peat bogs and to its cap turning grey as it ages and dries.

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Family: Lyophyllaceae

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Name: Sphagnurus paluster
Slug: sphagnurus-paluster
Kingdom: Fungi
Family: Lyophyllaceae
Genus: Sphagnurus
Species: paluster
Propagule type: seed
Container suitable: No
Indoor suitable: No
OSSI pledged: No
Hazard level: 1
Data completeness: 28

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