''Microglossum'' is a
genus
Genus (; : genera ) is a taxonomic rank above species and below family (taxonomy), family as used in the biological classification of extant taxon, living and fossil organisms as well as Virus classification#ICTV classification, viruses. In bino ...
of
fungi
A fungus (: fungi , , , or ; or funguses) is any member of the group of eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as yeasts and mold (fungus), molds, as well as the more familiar mushrooms. These organisms are classified as one ...
in the
family
Family (from ) is a Social group, group of people related either by consanguinity (by recognized birth) or Affinity (law), affinity (by marriage or other relationship). It forms the basis for social order. Ideally, families offer predictabili ...
Leotiaceae.
Ascocarps (fruit bodies) occur in soil and resemble
earth tongues, but are microscopically distinct. ''
Microglossum atropurpureum'', a species typical of
waxcap grassland in Europe, is of global conservation concern and is listed as "vulnerable" on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
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Species
*'' Microglossum atropurpureum''
*'' Microglossum atrovirens''
*'' Microglossum azeurum''[
*'' Microglossum capitatum''
*'' Microglossum cinnamomeum''
*'' Microglossum clavatum''
*'' Microglossum contortum''
*'' Microglossum fechtneri''
*'' Microglossum fumosum''
*'' Microglossum griseoviride'']
References
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{{Taxonbar, from=Q10584361
Leotiomycetes genera
Taxa described in 1879
Taxa named by Claude Casimir Gillet
Leotiomycetes