Leucocybe
Leucocybe is a recently defined mushroom genus in the family Tricholomataceae. The species resemble Clitocybe and grow in forests or disturbed areas.Etymology
The name Leucocybe is derived from ancient Greek leuco- referring to the color white, and -cybe, a reference to head or cap.Species
The only two species in the genus are the following.
- L. candicans Vizzini, P. Alvarado, G. Moreno & Consiglio - formerly Clitocybe candicans.
- L. connata Vizzini, P. Alvarado, G. Moreno & Consiglio - formerly Lyophyllum connatum or Clitocybe connata.
Leucocybe candicans is the type species.
