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Volvariaceae

One of two pink-spored families of gilled fungi. The most conspicuous characteristic of Volvariaceae is the free gills. There are two genera both of which are common (but not exclusive) on wood




38a (7a) Volva present at base of stem, on wood or other substrates - Volvariella
    Cross References Cross References:
      A677-679; Ar258-62; L158-9; M158-9; Mc252; S105, 287
    Species in SkSpecies found in Saskatchewan:
      Volvaria: plumulosa,speciosa
 
38b (7a) Volva absent, always on wood - Pluteus
    Cross References Cross References:
      A673-6; Ar253-8; Ba186-8; Bo14, 24; L160-1; M158-60; Mc248-52; P138-9; S103-5, 285
    Species in SkSpecies found in Saskatchewan:
      Pluteus: admirabilis,atromarginatus,cervinus,lutescens,
patricius,semibulbosus,seticeps,tomentosulus