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Lobster Mushroom

Hypomyces lactifluorum

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Norway and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (เห็ดรา)
Phylum
Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class
Sordariomycetes (Sordariomycetes)
Order
Hypocreales (Hypocreales)
Family
Hypocreaceae
Genus
Hypomyces
Species
Hypomyces lactifluorum (Lobster Mushroom)

Similar Species in Hypomyces

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Amanita Mold
Hypomyces hyalinus
Not Evaluated
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Bolete Mould
Hypomyces chrysospermus
Least Concern
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Hypomyces papulasporae
Least Concern
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Hypomyces porphyreus
Vulnerable
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Ochre Gillgobbler
Hypomyces lateritius
Least Concern
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Green Gillgobbler
Hypomyces viridis
Not Evaluated
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Hypomyces leotiicola
Not Evaluated
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Hypomyces spadiceus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lobster Mushroom?
The scientific name of Lobster Mushroom is Hypomyces lactifluorum. It belongs to the genus Hypomyces.
Where does Lobster Mushroom live?
Lobster Mushroom is found in Distributed across Norway and United States.. Countries include Norway, United States.
What family does Lobster Mushroom belong to?
Lobster Mushroom (Hypomyces lactifluorum) belongs to the genus Hypomyces, which is part of the taxonomic family Hypocreaceae.
What kingdom does Lobster Mushroom belong to?
Lobster Mushroom (Hypomyces lactifluorum) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).
What are the closest relatives of Lobster Mushroom?
The closest relatives of Lobster Mushroom in the genus Hypomyces include Amanita Mold, Bolete Mould, , , Ochre Gillgobbler.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Hypomyces — 13 Species

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Amanita Mold
Hypomyces hyalinus
NE 🐾
Bolete Mould
Hypomyces chrysospermus
LC 🐾
Hypomyces papulasporae
LC 🐾
Hypomyces porphyreus
VU
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Lobster Mushroom
Hypomyces lactifluorum
NE
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Ochre Gillgobbler
Hypomyces lateritius
LC 🐾
Green Gillgobbler
Hypomyces viridis
NE 🐾
Hypomyces leotiicola
NE 🐾
Hypomyces spadiceus
LC 🐾
Hypomyces microspermus
NE 🐾
Pink Polypore Mould
Hypomyces rosellus
LC 🐾
Orange Polypore Mould
Hypomyces aurantius
NE 🐾
Yellow-Green Russula Mold
Hypomyces luteovirens
LC
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