Paxillus vernalis
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Paxillus vernalis is a basidiomycete fungus
found in montane forests in northern North America. It closely resembles Paxillus involutus
. It was first described by Roy Watling in 1969.
Fungus
A fungus is a member of a large group of eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as yeasts and molds , as well as the more familiar mushrooms. These organisms are classified as a kingdom, Fungi, which is separate from plants, animals, and bacteria...
found in montane forests in northern North America. It closely resembles Paxillus involutus
Paxillus involutus
Paxillus involutus, commonly known as the brown roll-rim, common roll-rim, or poison pax, is a basidiomycete fungus widely distributed across the Northern Hemisphere. It has been unintentionally introduced to Australia, New Zealand, and South America, where it has likely been transported in soil...
. It was first described by Roy Watling in 1969.