Ascobolus brassicae

Ascobolus brassicae
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Ascomycota
Class: Pezizomycetes
Order: Pezizales
Family: Ascobolaceae
Genus: Ascobolus
Species:
A. brassicae
Binomial name
Ascobolus brassicae
P.Crouan & H.Crouan (1857)

Ascobolus brassicae is a species of apothecial fungus belonging to the family Ascobolaceae.

This is a European species appearing as tiny off-white (later turning purple) discs, with toothed edges, up to 1 mm across on animal dung, especially that of rodents. It is also found on rotting Brassica stems which gives rise to the specific name.

References

  • Buczacki, Stefan (1992). Collins Guide to Mushrooms and Toadstools of Britain and Europe. HarperCollins. p. 220. ISBN 0-00-219978-5.


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