Portal:Fungi/Did you know/19

... that while commonly found in central California, Agaricus lilaceps can sometimes be found at the campus of Stanford University under the eucalyptus located there?
... that Nidula niveo-tomentosa, a bird's nest fungus in the genus Nidula, produces a chemical that is a major component of raspberry flavor?
... that the white bird's nest mushroom Crucibulum laeve produces a chemical that inhibits an enzyme implicated in the formation of cataracts in individuals with diabetes mellitus?
... that the edibility of the small woodland mushroom Agaricus semotus is disputed, with some sources claiming edibility and others warning of gastrointestinal discomfort?
... that, despite being the type species of the genus Cortinarius, the colour of the mushroom Cortinarius violaceus is so dark it is only comparable with members of other genera?