Fungal Species: Baorangia major

Pseudobaorangia (Boletaceae, Boletales), a new genus for Boletus lakhanpalii

Scientists studying mushrooms collected in China’s Baima Snow Mountain identified a bolete species that was previously misclassified. Using DNA analysis combined with detailed microscopic examination, they determined this mushroom was distinct enough to warrant creation of a brand new genus called Pseudobaorangia. This discovery helps clarify the evolutionary relationships and proper classification of this rare mountain-dwelling mushroom species.

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Pseudobaorangia (Boletaceae, Boletales), a new genus for Boletus lakhanpalii

Scientists have identified and named a new genus of mushroom called Pseudobaorangia for a species previously misclassified as Boletus lakhanpalii. Using DNA analysis of samples found in China’s Baima Snow Mountain, researchers determined this mushroom is closely related to but distinct from the genus Baorangia. This discovery helps clarify the family relationships of boletes, which are a diverse group of mushrooms found around the world.

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