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Go to the NZFungi website for more indepth information on Conocybe sp. 2. Conocybe sp. 2

Biostatus

Present in region - Origin uncertain

Article: Watling, R.; Taylor, G.M. (1987). Observations on the Bolbitiaceae: 27. Preliminary account of the Bolbitiaceae of New Zealand. Bibliotheca Mycologica 117: 61 p. + 17 pl.
Description: The mixed collection of Colenso's b 113 contains a single basidioma agreeing very closely with the fungus described above as Conocybe sp. 1. Basidiospores 15-16.5 x 8-9.5 µm, ellipsoid, red-brown in water, smooth, thick-walled; germ-pore prominent, broad.  Basidia 2-spored.  Cheilocystidia collapsed, capitulum 4-4.5µm broad. Caulocystidia mixture of lecythiform and hair-like ceils.