Henri Romagnesi
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Henri Charles Louis Romagnesi (1912–1999) was a French mycologist who was notable for a thorough review and monograph of the agaric genus Entoloma
(or Rhodophyllus as it was known in the early 20th century), as well as extensive work on the large genus Russula
, of which he described several new species.
Entoloma
Entoloma is a large genus of terrestrial pink-gilled mushrooms, with about 1000 species. They have a drab appearance, pink gills which are attached to the stem, a smooth thick cap, and angular spores. Most entolomas are saprobic...
(or Rhodophyllus as it was known in the early 20th century), as well as extensive work on the large genus Russula
Russula
Around 750 worldwide species of mycorrhizal mushrooms compose the genus Russula. They are typically common, fairly large, and brightly colored - making them one of the most recognizable genera among mycologists and mushroom collectors...
, of which he described several new species.