Myriostoma coliforme

[Jan Bosselaers]

Dear all,

Can anyone give me more information on the worldwide rarity of the
basidiomycete Myriostoma coliforme? I recently encountered it in Spain.
Afterwards, to my surprise, I found out that the National Botanic
Gardens in Belgium have only two specimens of it, one from New Mexico
and one from Holland. I know the fungus is considered extinct in
Switzerland and has been rediscovered in Great Britain. I have a
stereopair of photographs of one fruiting body which I can send to
anyone interested.
I also make use of this occasion to extend my sympaties and condolences
to all American collegues, concerning the tragic, incomprehensible
events which took place last Tuesday.

Best regards,

Jan Bosselaers
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Dr. Jan Bosselaers
"Dochterland", R. novarumlaan 2
B-2340 Beerse, Belgium               tel / fax 32-14-615896
home: dochterland at pandora.be  /  hortipes at dochterland.org
work: jbossela at janbe.jnj.com
web: http://www.dochterland.org/