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Rootlet Brittlestem

Psathyrella microrhiza

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (nấm)
Phylum
Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class
Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order
Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family
Psathyrellaceae
Genus
Psathyrella
Species
Psathyrella microrhiza (Rootlet Brittlestem)

Names in Other Languages

German Wurzelnder Zärtling

Similar Species in Psathyrella

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Spotted Brittlestem
Psathyrella maculata
Vulnerable
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Medusa Brittlestem
Psathyrella caput-medusae
Endangered
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Slender Stump Brittlestem
Psathyrella laevissima
Data Deficient
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Solitary Brittlestem
Psathyrella atomatoides
Data Deficient
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Pygmy Brittlestem
Psathyrella pygmaea
Least Concern
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Red Edge Brittlestem
Psathyrella corrugis
Least Concern
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Psathyrella pennata
Endangered
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Psathyrella sphagnicola
Endangered
View all species in Psathyrella →

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Compare Species

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rootlet Brittlestem?
The scientific name of Rootlet Brittlestem is Psathyrella microrhiza. It belongs to the genus Psathyrella.
What is the conservation status of Rootlet Brittlestem?
Rootlet Brittlestem (Psathyrella microrhiza) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Rootlet Brittlestem live?
Rootlet Brittlestem is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.
What family does Rootlet Brittlestem belong to?
Rootlet Brittlestem (Psathyrella microrhiza) belongs to the genus Psathyrella, which is part of the taxonomic family Psathyrellaceae.
Is Rootlet Brittlestem endangered?
No, Rootlet Brittlestem (Psathyrella microrhiza) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Rootlet Brittlestem belong to?
Rootlet Brittlestem (Psathyrella microrhiza) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (nấm).
What are the closest relatives of Rootlet Brittlestem?
The closest relatives of Rootlet Brittlestem in the genus Psathyrella include Spotted Brittlestem, Medusa Brittlestem, Slender Stump Brittlestem, Solitary Brittlestem, Pygmy Brittlestem.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Psathyrella — 20 Species

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Spotted Brittlestem
Psathyrella maculata
VU 🐾
Medusa Brittlestem
Psathyrella caput-medusae
EN 🐾
Slender Stump Brittlestem
Psathyrella laevissima
DD 🐾
Solitary Brittlestem
Psathyrella atomatoides
DD 🐾
Pygmy Brittlestem
Psathyrella pygmaea
LC 🐾
Red Edge Brittlestem
Psathyrella corrugis
LC
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Rootlet Brittlestem
Psathyrella microrhiza
LC
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Psathyrella pennata
EN 🐾
Psathyrella bipellis
LC 🐾
Psathyrella fulvescens
NE 🐾
Psathyrella suavissima
EN 🐾
Psathyrella dicrani
DD 🐾
Psathyrella fibrillosa
LC 🐾
Psathyrella fusca
LC 🐾
Psathyrella sphaerocystis
EN 🐾
Psathyrella effibulata
DD 🐾
Psathyrella flexispora
DD 🐾
Psathyrella tenuicula
DD 🐾
Psathyrella fatua
LC 🐾
Psathyrella sphagnicola
EN
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