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Scientific name: Leotia atrovirens Fries
Derivation of name: Atr- means "black" and virens means
"green." The name describes the dark green caps these fungi
may have.
Synonyms: Leotia chlorocephala
Common name(s): ?
Phylum: Ascomycota
Order: Helotiales
Family: Leotiaceae
Occurrence on wood substrate: Saprobic; in groups on soil,
in mosses, or on well-decayed wood; July through September.
Dimensions: The cap is 6-12 mm wide and the stalk may be
1-4.5 cm tall.
Description: The gelatinous greenish cap is irregularly rounded
and flattened. Caps may be smooth or furrowed and have
inrolled margins. Stalks are pale green and usually roughened.
Edibility: Unknown.
Comments:
There are overlapping color forms of L. atrovirens,
L. viscosa, and L. lubrica suggesting the taxonomic
status of
these organisms as three distinct species is uncertain.
More information at MushroomExpert.com:

Figure 1. Here, among mosses, is a typical habitat for this
species.
Photo © Dianna Smith.
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Figure 2. Along with L. atrovirens, L. lubrica is also
present. Photo © Dianna Smith.

Figure 3. This is how a specimen of L. atrovirens might
show up at a foray. Photo © Gary Emberger.
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