''Plectania milleri'' 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 ...

in the family

Sarcosomataceae The Sarcosomataceae are a family of fungi in the order Pezizales. According to a 2008 estimate, the family contains 10 genera and 57 species. Most species are found in temperate areas, and are typically saprobic Saprotrophic nutrition or lys ...

. Found in western North America, it was described as new to science in 1969. It is named in honor of mycologist Orson K. Miller.

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* Pezizales Fungi described in 1969 Fungi of North America Fungus species {{Pezizomycetes-stub