St. George's Mushroom

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (เห็ดรา)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)

Class

Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)

Order

Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)

Family

Lyophyllaceae

Genus

Calocybe

Species

Calocybe gambosa (St. George's Mushroom)

Names in Other Languages

German Mairitterling

Similar Species in Calocybe

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Lilac Domecap

Calocybe onychina

Not Evaluated

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Obscure Domecap

Calocybe obscurissima

Endangered

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Violet Domecap

Calocybe ionides

Not Evaluated

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Yellow Domecap

Calocybe chrysenteron

Endangered

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Gilded Domecap

Calocybe favrei

Not Evaluated

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Pink Domecap

Calocybe carnea

Data Deficient

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of St. George's Mushroom?

The scientific name of St. George's Mushroom is Calocybe gambosa. It belongs to the genus Calocybe.

What is the conservation status of St. George's Mushroom?

St. George's Mushroom (Calocybe gambosa) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does St. George's Mushroom live?

St. George's Mushroom is found in Distributed across Norway and Sweden.. Countries include Norway, Sweden.

What family does St. George's Mushroom belong to?

St. George's Mushroom (Calocybe gambosa) belongs to the genus Calocybe, which is part of the taxonomic family Lyophyllaceae.

Is St. George's Mushroom endangered?

No, St. George's Mushroom (Calocybe gambosa) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does St. George's Mushroom belong to?

St. George's Mushroom (Calocybe gambosa) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).

What are the closest relatives of St. George's Mushroom?

The closest relatives of St. George's Mushroom in the genus Calocybe include Lilac Domecap, Obscure Domecap, Violet Domecap, Yellow Domecap, Gilded Domecap.