Schenella pityophila

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Schenella pityophila, a reference photo
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Schenella pityophila is a species of fungus in the family Geastraceae found in Europe. It was originally described in 1977 as Pyrenogaster pityophilus, before being transferred to the genus Schenella in 2005.

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Is it poisonous?

We have no record of Schenella pityophila being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Fungi
Phylum
Basidiomycota
Class
Agaricomycetes
Order
Geastrales
Family
Geastraceae
Species
Schenella pityophila

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