Pithya

Pithya is a genus of fungi in the family Sarcoscyphaceae.[1] There are five species in the genus, which are widespread in northern temperate areas.[2]

Not to be confused with Pythia.

Pithya
Cup fungus of the genus Pithya
(not identified to species)
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Fungi
Division:
Ascomycota
Subdivision:
Pezizomycotina
Class:
Pezizomycetes
Order:
Pezizales
Family:
Sarcoscyphaceae
Genus:
Pithya

Fuckel
Type species
Pithya cupressina

References
  1. Lumbsch TH, Huhndorf SM (December 2007). "Outline of Ascomycota – 2007". Myconet. Chicago, USA: The Field Museum, Department of Botany. 13: 1–58. Archived from the original on March 18, 2009. Retrieved 2009-12-05.
  2. Kirk PM, Cannon PF, Minter DW, Stalpers JA (2008). Dictionary of the Fungi (10th ed.). Wallingford: CABI. p. 539. ISBN 0-85199-826-7.
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