


Pseudohydnum P. Karst. 1868

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Pseudohydnum P. Karst. 1868
Pseudohydnum has a single species in New Zealand. The robust but almost translucent fruiting bodies are characterised by being covered by small teeth on the underside of the 'cap'.
Saprobic on fallen wood.
A member of the Tremellales (the Order characterised by cruciately septate basidia, each sterigma having its own cell). The translucent pale-grey fruiting bodies have a sterile stipe and flattened fertile area at the apex, the fertile surface facing downwards and covered by spines. Gelatinous in texture. Saprobic on wood.
One species in New Zealand.