Desarmillaria ectypa ny for Norge

Abstract

Desarmillaria ectypa was found new to Norway on Kvaløya, Tromsø municipality on 30th of July 2022. This rare mushroom grows on medium rich to rich fens and mires. It can be identified based on the growth habitat,
medium-sized fruitbodies with yellow and brownish colors, scales on the hat center, lack of veil, gills with pinkish tint and white spores. The ecology, distribution and red-list status of this mire mushroom is discussed.