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Weeping Widow

Lacrymaria lacrymabunda

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and North America (United States).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum
Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class
Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order
Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family
Psathyrellaceae
Genus
Lacrymaria
Species
Lacrymaria lacrymabunda (Weeping Widow)

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Lacrymaria pyrotricha
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Weeping Widow?
The scientific name of Weeping Widow is Lacrymaria lacrymabunda. It belongs to the genus Lacrymaria.
What is the conservation status of Weeping Widow?
Weeping Widow (Lacrymaria lacrymabunda) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Weeping Widow live?
Weeping Widow is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Weeping Widow belong to?
Weeping Widow (Lacrymaria lacrymabunda) belongs to the genus Lacrymaria, which is part of the taxonomic family Psathyrellaceae.
Is Weeping Widow endangered?
No, Weeping Widow (Lacrymaria lacrymabunda) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Weeping Widow belong to?
Weeping Widow (Lacrymaria lacrymabunda) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).
What are the closest relatives of Weeping Widow?
The closest relatives of Weeping Widow in the genus Lacrymaria include .

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Lacrymaria — 2 Species

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Weeping Widow
Lacrymaria lacrymabunda
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Lacrymaria pyrotricha
LC
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