Discovery of a new species of mushroom in Madeira

A new species of mushroom was discovered in Madeira, called ‘Pluteus lauracearum’, reveals the ‘Wilder’.

The discovery was made by Czech mycologist Hana Ševčíková, who was participating in the European Congress of Mycology in Madeira.

Specimens of this species were found in the Laurissilva forest, near Levada do Furado, on September 23, 2015.

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From Diário Notícias