Taxon 50:203-241 (2001) 
 
 

CoprinusPersoon and the disposition of Coprinus species sensu lato

Scott A. Redhead1 , Rytas Vilgalys2 , Jean-Marc Moncalvo2, Jacqui Johnson3  & John S. Hopple, Jr.4 

1Systematic Mycology and Botany, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0C6, Canada
2Department of Botany, Duke University, Durham, North Carolina 27708, USA
3Louis Calder Biological Field Station, Fordham University, Armonk, New York 10504, USA
4The Harpeth Hall School, 3801 Hobbs Rd. Nashville, Tennessee 37215, USA




 

Abstract.-  Based upon molecular studies, the genus Coprinus Pers. is subdivided into Coprinus sensu stricto (Agaricaceae), and Coprinellus P. Karst., Coprinopsis P. Karst., and Parasola gen. nov. in the new family Psathyrellaceae.  The nomenclatural history and typifications of synonyms previously listed under Coprinus are reviewed.  It is demonstrated that taxonomic characters previously not considered to be generically significant gain importance when correlated with molecular evidence.  Many new combinations are proposed.  A key using anatomical features to molecularly (phylogenetically) recognized coprinoid genera is provided.

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