Two species of Strobilomyces from Jammu and Kashmir, India

Abstract

During the systematic survey for the exploration of larger fungi of Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir during the year 2011-2012 two species of Strobilomyces viz., S. echinocephalus and S. mollis were identified. Of these, S. echinocephalus Gelardi and Vizzini is new to India while S. mollis Corner is the first authentic record from the state. A key to the known species of Strobilomyces from India is also given.