''Clitopilus'' is a

genus Genus ( plural genera ) is a taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of living and fossil organisms as well as viruses. In the hierarchy of biological classification, genus comes above species and below family. In binomial n ...

fungi A fungus (plural, : fungi or funguses) is any member of the group of Eukaryote, eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as yeasts and Mold (fungus), molds, as well as the more familiar mushrooms. These organisms are classified ...

in the family

Entolomataceae The Entolomataceae, also known as Rhodophyllaceae, are a large family of pink-spored terrestrial gilled mushrooms which includes the genera ''Entoloma'', '' Rhodocybe'', and ''Clitopilus''. The family collectively contains over 1500 species, th ...

. The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in northern

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areas. Although a 2008 estimate suggested about 30 species in the genus, a more recent publication (2009) using

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s has redefined the genus to include many former ''Rhodocybe'' species.

Species

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Clitopilus acerbus ''Clitopilus'' is a genus of fungi in the family Entolomataceae. The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in northern temperate areas. Although a 2008 estimate suggested about 30 species in the genus, a more recent publication (2009) ...

'' Noordel. & Co-David *''

Clitopilus albovelutinus ''Clitopilus'' is a genus of fungi in the family Entolomataceae. The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in northern temperate areas. Although a 2008 estimate suggested about 30 species in the genus, a more recent publication (2009) ...

'' (G. Stev.) Noordel. & Co-David *''

Clitopilus alutaceus ''Clitopilus'' is a genus of fungi in the family Entolomataceae. The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in northern temperate areas. Although a 2008 estimate suggested about 30 species in the genus, a more recent publication (2009) ...

'' (Singer) Noordel. & Co-David *''

Clitopilus amarellus ''Clitopilus'' is a genus of fungi in the family Entolomataceae. The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in northern temperate areas. Although a 2008 estimate suggested about 30 species in the genus, a more recent publication (2009) ...

'' (Cons., D. Antonini, M. Antonini & Contu) Noordel. & Co-David *''

Clitopilus amygdaliformis ''Clitopilus amygdaliformis'' is a species of fungus in the family Entolomataceae The Entolomataceae, also known as Rhodophyllaceae, are a large family of pink-spored terrestrial gilled mushrooms which includes the genera ''Entoloma'', '' Rh ...

'' Zhu L. Yang *''

Clitopilus angustisporus ''Clitopilus'' is a genus of fungi in the family Entolomataceae. The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in northern temperate areas. Although a 2008 estimate suggested about 30 species in the genus, a more recent publication (2009) ...

'' (Singer) Noordel. & Co-David *''

Clitopilus ardosiacus ''Clitopilus'' is a genus of fungi in the family Entolomataceae. The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in northern temperate areas. Although a 2008 estimate suggested about 30 species in the genus, a more recent publication (2009 ...

'' (E. Horak & Griesser) Noordel. & Co-David *''

Clitopilus aureicystidiatus ''Clitopilus'' is a genus of fungi in the family Entolomataceae. The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in northern temperate areas. Although a 2008 estimate suggested about 30 species in the genus, a more recent publication (2009) ...

'' (Lennox ex T.J. Baroni) Noordel. & Co-David *''

Clitopilus australis ''Clitopilus'' is a genus of fungi in the family Entolomataceae. The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in northern temperate areas. Although a 2008 estimate suggested about 30 species in the genus, a more recent publication (2009) ...

'' (Singer) Noordel. & Co-David *''

Clitopilus azalearum ''Clitopilus'' is a genus of fungi in the family Entolomataceae. The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in northern temperate areas. Although a 2008 estimate suggested about 30 species in the genus, a more recent publication (2009) ...

'' (Murrill) Noordel. & Co-David *''

Clitopilus balearicus ''Clitopilus'' is a genus of fungi in the family Entolomataceae. The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in northern temperate areas. Although a 2008 estimate suggested about 30 species in the genus, a more recent publication (2009) ...

'' (Courtec. & Siquier) Noordel. & Co-David *''

Clitopilus brunneus ''Clitopilus'' is a genus of fungi in the family Entolomataceae. The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in northern temperate areas. Although a 2008 estimate suggested about 30 species in the genus, a more recent publication (2009) ...

'' (Contu) Noordel. & Co-David *''

Clitopilus brunnescens ''Clitopilus'' is a genus of fungi in the family Entolomataceae. The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in northern temperate areas. Although a 2008 estimate suggested about 30 species in the genus, a more recent publication (2009) u ...

'' (T.J. Baroni & E. Horak) Noordel. & Co-David *''

Clitopilus byssisedoides ''Clitopilus byssisedoides'' is a species of fungus in the family Entolomataceae. It was formally described as new to science in 2010, based on specimens found growing in a greenhouse in Botanischer Garten Jena, in Germany. Taxonomy The specie ...

'' Gminder, Noordel. & Co-David *''

Clitopilus caelatoideus ''Clitopilus'' is a genus of fungi in the family Entolomataceae. The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in northern temperate areas. Although a 2008 estimate suggested about 30 species in the genus, a more recent publication (200 ...

'' (Dennis) Noordel. & Co-David *''

Clitopilus carlottae ''Clitopilus'' is a genus of fungi in the family Entolomataceae. The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in northern temperate areas. Although a 2008 estimate suggested about 30 species in the genus, a more recent publication (2009 ...

'' (Redhead & T.J. Baroni) Noordel. & Co-David *''

Clitopilus cedretorum ''Clitopilus'' is a genus of fungi in the family Entolomataceae. The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in northern temperate areas. Although a 2008 estimate suggested about 30 species in the genus, a more recent publication (2009) u ...

'' (Bidaud & Cavet) Noordel. & Co-David *''

Clitopilus claudopus ''Clitopilus'' is a genus of fungi in the family Entolomataceae. The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in northern temperate areas. Although a 2008 estimate suggested about 30 species in the genus, a more recent publication (200 ...

'' (Singer ex T.J. Baroni) Noordel. & Co-David *''

Clitopilus collybioides ''Clitopilus'' is a genus of fungi in the family Entolomataceae. The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in northern temperate areas. Although a 2008 estimate suggested about 30 species in the genus, a more recent publication (200 ...

'' (Singer) Noordel. & Co-David *''

Clitopilus conchatus ''Clitopilus'' is a genus of fungi in the family Entolomataceae. The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in northern temperate areas. Although a 2008 estimate suggested about 30 species in the genus, a more recent publication (2009 ...

'' (E. Horak) Noordel. & Co-David *'' Clitopilus conicus'' (Singer) Noordel. & Co-David *'' Clitopilus crepidotoides'' (Singer) Noordel. & Co-David *''

Clitopilus cretatus ''Clitopilus'' is a genus of fungi in the family Entolomataceae. The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in northern temperate areas. Although a 2008 estimate suggested about 30 species in the genus, a more recent publication (2009 ...

'' (Berk. & Br.) *'' Clitopilus crystallinus'' (T.J. Baroni) Noordel. & Co-David *''

Clitopilus cupressicola ''Clitopilus'' is a genus of fungi in the family Entolomataceae. The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in northern temperate areas. Although a 2008 estimate suggested about 30 species in the genus, a more recent publication (2009 ...

'' (Carassai, Papa & Contu) Noordel. & Co-David *'' Clitopilus cyathiformis'' (Corner & E. Horak) Noordel. & Co-David *'' Clitopilus densifolius'' (T.J. Baroni & Ovrebo) Noordel. & Co-David *'' Clitopilus dingleyae'' (E. Horak) Noordel. & Co-David *'' Clitopilus eccentricus'' (T.J. Baroni & Ovrebo) Noordel. & Co-David *''

Clitopilus fibulata ''Clitopilus'' is a genus of fungi in the family Entolomataceae. The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in northern temperate areas. Although a 2008 estimate suggested about 30 species in the genus, a more recent publication (2009) u ...

'' (Pegler) Noordel. & Co-David *'' Clitopilus finnmarchiae'' (Noordel.) Noordel. & Co-David *'' Clitopilus fuligineus'' (E. Horak) Noordel. & Co-David *''

Clitopilus fuscofarinaceus ''Clitopilus'' is a genus of fungi in the family Entolomataceae. The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in northern temperate areas. Although a 2008 estimate suggested about 30 species in the genus, a more recent publication (200 ...

'' (Kosonen & Noordel.) Noordel. & Co-David *''

Clitopilus galerinoides ''Clitopilus'' is a genus of fungi in the family Entolomataceae. The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in northern temperate areas. Although a 2008 estimate suggested about 30 species in the genus, a more recent publication (2009 ...

'' (Singer) Noordel. & Co-David *'' Clitopilus geminus'' (Fr.) Noordel. & Co-David *''

Clitopilus gibbosus ''Clitopilus'' is a genus of fungi in the family Entolomataceae. The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in northern temperate areas. Although a 2008 estimate suggested about 30 species in the genus, a more recent publication (2009) u ...

'' (E. Horak) Noordel. & Co-David *''

Clitopilus griseolus ''Clitopilus'' is a genus of fungi in the family Entolomataceae. The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in northern temperate areas. Although a 2008 estimate suggested about 30 species in the genus, a more recent publication (2009 ...

'' (T.J. Baroni & Halling) Noordel. & Co-David *''

Clitopilus griseosporus ''Clitopilus'' is a genus of fungi in the family Entolomataceae. The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in northern temperate areas. Although a 2008 estimate suggested about 30 species in the genus, a more recent publication (2009 ...

'' (A. Pearson) Noordel. & Co-David *''

Clitopilus hawaiiensis ''Clitopilus'' is a genus of fungi in the family Entolomataceae. The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in northern temperate areas. Although a 2008 estimate suggested about 30 species in the genus, a more recent publication (2009 ...

'' (Singer) Noordel. & Co-David *''

Clitopilus heterosporus ''Clitopilus'' is a genus of fungi in the family Entolomataceae. The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in northern temperate areas. Although a 2008 estimate suggested about 30 species in the genus, a more recent publication (200 ...

'' (Murrill) Noordel. & Co-David *''

Clitopilus himantiigenus ''Clitopilus'' is a genus of fungi in the family Entolomataceae. The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in northern temperate areas. Although a 2008 estimate suggested about 30 species in the genus, a more recent publication (2009) u ...

'' (Speg.) Noordel. & Co-David *''

Clitopilus hispanicus ''Clitopilus'' is a genus of fungi in the family Entolomataceae. The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in northern temperate areas. Although a 2008 estimate suggested about 30 species in the genus, a more recent publication (2009 ...

'' (Esteve-Rav. & G. Moreno) Noordel. & Co-David *'' Clitopilus hondensis'' (Murrill) Noordel. & Co-David *'' Clitopilus horakii'' (Pacioni & Lalli) Noordel. & Co-David *'' Clitopilus hygrophoroides'' (T.J. Baroni & Halling) Noordel. & Co-David *''

Clitopilus ilicicola ''Clitopilus'' is a genus of fungi in the family Entolomataceae. The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in northern temperate areas. Although a 2008 estimate suggested about 30 species in the genus, a more recent publication (2009 ...

'' (Lonati) Noordel. & Co-David *'' Clitopilus incarnatus'' (T.J. Baroni & Halling) Noordel. & Co-David *''

Clitopilus iti ''Clitopilus'' is a genus of fungi in the family Entolomataceae. The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in northern temperate areas. Although a 2008 estimate suggested about 30 species in the genus, a more recent publication (2009 ...

'' (E. Horak) Noordel. & Co-David *'' Clitopilus lactariiformis'' (Singer) Noordel. & Co-David *'' Clitopilus laetus'' (Singer) Noordel. & Co-David *''

Clitopilus lateralipes ''Clitopilus'' is a genus of fungi in the family Entolomataceae. The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in northern temperate areas. Although a 2008 estimate suggested about 30 species in the genus, a more recent publication (200 ...

'' (E. Horak) Noordel. & Co-David *''

Clitopilus lateritius ''Clitopilus'' is a genus of fungi in the family Entolomataceae. The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in northern temperate areas. Although a 2008 estimate suggested about 30 species in the genus, a more recent publication (2009) u ...

'' (T.J. Baroni & G.M. Gates) Noordel. & Co-David *''

Clitopilus luteocinnamomeus ''Clitopilus'' is a genus of fungi in the family Entolomataceae. The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in northern temperate areas. Although a 2008 estimate suggested about 30 species in the genus, a more recent publication (2009) u ...

'' (T.J. Baroni & Ovrebo) Noordel. & Co-David *'' Clitopilus lutetianus'' (E.-J. Gilbert ) Noordel. & Co-David *''

Clitopilus mairei ''Clitopilus'' is a genus of fungi in the family Entolomataceae. The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in northern temperate areas. Although a 2008 estimate suggested about 30 species in the genus, a more recent publication (2009) u ...

'' (T.J. Baroni) Noordel. & Co-David *''

Clitopilus maleolens ''Clitopilus'' is a genus of fungi in the family Entolomataceae. The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in northern temperate areas. Although a 2008 estimate suggested about 30 species in the genus, a more recent publication (2009 ...

'' (E. Horak) Noordel. & Co-David *''

Clitopilus marasmioides ''Clitopilus'' is a genus of fungi in the family Entolomataceae. The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in northern temperate areas. Although a 2008 estimate suggested about 30 species in the genus, a more recent publication (2009 ...

'' (Singer) Noordel. & Co-David *'' Clitopilus melleus'' (T.J. Baroni & Ovrebo) Noordel. & Co-David *''

Clitopilus melleopallens ''Clitopilus'' is a genus of fungi in the family Entolomataceae. The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in northern temperate areas. Although a 2008 estimate suggested about 30 species in the genus, a more recent publication (2009) u ...

'' (P.D. Orton) Noordel. & Co-David *'' Clitopilus mordax'' (G.F. Atk.) Noordel. & Co-David *'' Clitopilus multilamellatus'' (E. Horak) Noordel. & Co-David *'' Clitopilus muritai'' (G. Stev.) Noordel. & Co-David *''

Clitopilus mustellinus ''Clitopilus'' is a genus of fungi in the family Entolomataceae. The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in northern temperate areas. Although a 2008 estimate suggested about 30 species in the genus, a more recent publication (2009 ...

'' (E. Horak) Noordel. & Co-David *''

Clitopilus mycenoides ''Clitopilus'' is a genus of fungi in the family Entolomataceae. The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in northern temperate areas. Although a 2008 estimate suggested about 30 species in the genus, a more recent publication (2009) u ...

'' (Singer) Noordel. & Co-David *'' Clitopilus naucoria'' (Singer) Noordel. & Co-David *'' Clitopilus nitellinus'' (Fr.) Noordel. & Co-David *''

Clitopilus nitellinoides ''Clitopilus'' is a genus of fungi in the family Entolomataceae. The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in northern temperate areas. Although a 2008 estimate suggested about 30 species in the genus, a more recent publication (2009) u ...

'' (E. Horak) Noordel. & Co-David *'' Clitopilus nuciolens'' (Murrill) Noordel. & Co-David *'' Clitopilus obscurus'' (Pilát) Noordel. & Co-David *''

Clitopilus obtusatulus ''Clitopilus'' is a genus of fungi in the family Entolomataceae. The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in northern temperate areas. Although a 2008 estimate suggested about 30 species in the genus, a more recent publication (2009) u ...

'' (E. Horak) Noordel. & Co-David *''

Clitopilus ochraceopallidus ''Clitopilus'' is a genus of fungi in the family Entolomataceae. The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in northern temperate areas. Although a 2008 estimate suggested about 30 species in the genus, a more recent publication (2009) u ...

'' (Ballero & Contu) Noordel. & Co-David *'' Clitopilus pallens'' (E. Horak) Noordel. & Co-David *'' Clitopilus pallidogriseus'' (T.J. Baroni & G.M. Gates) Noordel. & Co-David *''

Clitopilus parilis ''Clitopilus'' is a genus of fungi in the family Entolomataceae. The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in northern temperate areas. Although a 2008 estimate suggested about 30 species in the genus, a more recent publication (200 ...

'' var. wagramensis (Hauskn. & Noordel.) Noordel. & Co-David *'' Clitopilus passeckerianus'' (Pilát) Singer *'' Clitopilus paurii'' (T.J. Baroni, Moncalvo, R.P. Bhatt & S.L. Stephenson) Noordel. & Co-David *''

Clitopilus peculiaris ''Clitopilus'' is a genus of fungi in the family Entolomataceae. The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in northern temperate areas. Although a 2008 estimate suggested about 30 species in the genus, a more recent publication (2009) u ...

'' (Contu & Bon) Noordel. & Co-David *''

Clitopilus pegleri ''Clitopilus'' is a genus of fungi in the family Entolomataceae. The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in northern temperate areas. Although a 2008 estimate suggested about 30 species in the genus, a more recent publication (2009) u ...

'' (T.J. Baroni) Noordel. & Co-David *'' Clitopilus perplexus'' (T.J. Baroni & Watling) Noordel. & Co-David *'' Clitopilus perstriatus'' (Corner & E. Horak) Noordel. & Co-David *'' Clitopilus piperatus'' (G. Stev.) Noordel. & Co-David *''

Clitopilus pleurogenus ''Clitopilus'' is a genus of fungi in the family Entolomataceae. The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in northern temperate areas. Although a 2008 estimate suggested about 30 species in the genus, a more recent publication (2009 ...

'' (Pegler) Noordel. & Co-David *'' Clitopilus porcelanicus'' (Dennis) Noordel. & Co-David *''

Clitopilus praesidentialis ''Clitopilus'' is a genus of fungi in the family Entolomataceae. The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in northern temperate areas. Although a 2008 estimate suggested about 30 species in the genus, a more recent publication (2009) u ...

'' (Cons., Contu, M. Roy, Selosse & Vizzini) Noordel. & Co-David *'' Clitopilus priscuus'' (T.J. Baroni) Noordel. & Co-David * Mycomorphbox Edible

Clitopilus prunulus ''Clitopilus prunulus'', commonly known as the miller or the sweetbread mushroom, is an edible pink-spored basidiomycete mushroom found in grasslands in Europe and North America. Growing solitary to gregarious in open areas of conifer/hardwood f ...

'' (Scop.) P. Kumm. *'' Clitopilus pseudonitellinus'' (Dennis) Noordel. & Co-David *'' Clitopilus pseudopiperitus'' (T.J. Baroni & G.M. Gates) Noordel. & Co-David *''

Clitopilus pulchrispermus ''Clitopilus'' is a genus of fungi in the family Entolomataceae. The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in northern temperate areas. Although a 2008 estimate suggested about 30 species in the genus, a more recent publication (2009 ...

'' (T.J. Baroni & Halling) Noordel. & Co-David *''

Clitopilus radicatus ''Clitopilus'' is a genus of fungi in the family Entolomataceae. The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in northern temperate areas. Although a 2008 estimate suggested about 30 species in the genus, a more recent publication (2009 ...

'' (Cleland) Noordel. & Co-David *''

Clitopilus reticulatus ''Clitopilus'' is a genus of fungi in the family Entolomataceae. The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in northern temperate areas. Although a 2008 estimate suggested about 30 species in the genus, a more recent publication (200 ...

'' (Cleland) Noordel. & Co-David *''

Clitopilus rhizogenus ''Clitopilus'' is a genus of fungi in the family Entolomataceae. The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in northern temperate areas. Although a 2008 estimate suggested about 30 species in the genus, a more recent publication (200 ...

'' (T.J. Baroni & E. Horak) Noordel. & Co-David *'' Clitopilus russularia'' (Singer) Noordel. & Co-David *'' Clitopilus semiarboricola'' (T.J. Baroni) Noordel. & Co-David *'' Clitopilus stanglianus'' (Bresinsky & Pfaff) Noordel. & Co-David *''

Clitopilus stipitatus ''Clitopilus'' is a genus of fungi in the family Entolomataceae. The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in northern temperate areas. Although a 2008 estimate suggested about 30 species in the genus, a more recent publication (2009 ...

'' (A.H. Sm. & Hesler) Noordel. & Co-David *'' Clitopilus subcaespitosus'' (Esteve-Rav.) Noordel. & Co-David *'' Clitopilus tasmanicus'' (T.J. Baroni & G.M. Gates) Noordel. & Co-David *''

Clitopilus tergipes ''Clitopilus'' is a genus of fungi in the family Entolomataceae. The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in northern temperate areas. Although a 2008 estimate suggested about 30 species in the genus, a more recent publication (200 ...

'' (Corner & E. Horak) Noordel. & Co-David *'' Clitopilus testaceus'' (Dennis) Noordel. & Co-David *''

Clitopilus tillii ''Clitopilus'' is a genus of fungi in the family Entolomataceae. The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in northern temperate areas. Although a 2008 estimate suggested about 30 species in the genus, a more recent publication (2009 ...

'' (Krisai & Noordel.) Noordel. & Co-David *''

Clitopilus umbrosus ''Clitopilus'' is a genus of fungi in the family Entolomataceae. The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in northern temperate areas. Although a 2008 estimate suggested about 30 species in the genus, a more recent publication (2009 ...

'' (T.J. Baroni & Halling) Noordel. & Co-David *''

Clitopilus variisporus ''Clitopilus'' is a genus of fungi in the family Entolomataceae. The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in northern temperate areas. Although a 2008 estimate suggested about 30 species in the genus, a more recent publication (2009 ...

'' (Voto) Noordel. & Co-David *'' Clitopilus vernalis'' Har. Takah. & Degawa 2011 – Japan *''

Clitopilus verrucosus ''Clitopilus'' is a genus of fungi in the family Entolomataceae. The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in northern temperate areas. Although a 2008 estimate suggested about 30 species in the genus, a more recent publication (2009) u ...

'' (Thiers) Noordel. & Co-David *''

Clitopilus villosus ''Clitopilus'' is a genus of fungi in the family Entolomataceae. The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in northern temperate areas. Although a 2008 estimate suggested about 30 species in the genus, a more recent publication (200 ...

'' (E. Horak) Noordel. & Co-David

References

Entolomataceae Agaricales genera Taxa named by Elias Magnus Fries {{Agaricales-stub