Genea is a genus of truffle-like fungi in the family Pyronemataceae. There are about 32 species in the genus that occur in North America and Europe.[2] The genus was circumscribed by Italian mycologist Carlo Vittadini in 1831.[3]
The genus name of Genea is in honour of Carlo Giuseppe Gené (1800 - 1847), who was an Italian scientist (Zoology) and Professor of Zoology at the Turin Museum of Natural History.[4]
Genea is a genus of truffle-like fungi in the family Pyronemataceae. There are about 32 species in the genus that occur in North America and Europe. The genus was circumscribed by Italian mycologist Carlo Vittadini in 1831.
The genus name of Genea is in honour of Carlo Giuseppe Gené (1800 - 1847), who was an Italian scientist (Zoology) and Professor of Zoology at the Turin Museum of Natural History.
Genea es un género de hongos tipo trufa de la familia Pyronemataceae. Existen unas 32 especies en este género que es nativo de América del Norte y Europa.[2] El género fue circunscrito por el micólogo italiano Carlo Vittadini en 1831.[3]
Genea es un género de hongos tipo trufa de la familia Pyronemataceae. Existen unas 32 especies en este género que es nativo de América del Norte y Europa. El género fue circunscrito por el micólogo italiano Carlo Vittadini en 1831.