Pick-A-Back Toadstool

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (nấm)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)

Class

Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)

Order

Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)

Family

Lyophyllaceae

Genus

Asterophora

Species

Asterophora lycoperdoides (Pick-A-Back Toadstool)

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Silky Piggyback

Asterophora parasitica

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Pick-A-Back Toadstool?

The scientific name of Pick-A-Back Toadstool is Asterophora lycoperdoides. It belongs to the genus Asterophora.

What is the conservation status of Pick-A-Back Toadstool?

Pick-A-Back Toadstool (Asterophora lycoperdoides) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Pick-A-Back Toadstool live?

Pick-A-Back Toadstool is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does Pick-A-Back Toadstool belong to?

Pick-A-Back Toadstool (Asterophora lycoperdoides) belongs to the genus Asterophora, which is part of the taxonomic family Lyophyllaceae.

Is Pick-A-Back Toadstool endangered?

No, Pick-A-Back Toadstool (Asterophora lycoperdoides) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Pick-A-Back Toadstool belong to?

Pick-A-Back Toadstool (Asterophora lycoperdoides) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (nấm).

What are the closest relatives of Pick-A-Back Toadstool?

The closest relatives of Pick-A-Back Toadstool in the genus Asterophora include Silky Piggyback.