''Microglossum olivaceum'' (vernacular name: olive earthtongue) is a species of
fungus
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 ...
belonging to the family
Leotiaceae.
Synonym:
* ''Geoglossum olivaceum''
Pers. (=
basionym
In the scientific name of organisms, basionym or basyonym means the original name on which a new name is based; the author citation of the new name should include the authors of the basionym in parentheses. The term "basionym" is used in both botan ...
)
References
{{Taxonbar, from=Q10584362
Leotiomycetes
Taxa named by Christiaan Hendrik Persoon
Fungus species