1967
Research Project Report

Fleshy Fungi of Yellowstone and Teton National Parks

Kent H. McKnight
U.S. Dept. of Agriculture

Published 1967-01-01

Abstract

Objectives: 1. A survey of the higher macrofungi (mushrooms) of Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks to determine what species are present. 2. To collect ecological information on these fungi such as: (a) time of fruting (b) association with vascular plants and their possible role in biotic succession (c) geographic distribution of species 3. Collection of fresh material of Discina and Neogyromitra for ctyological, anatomical, and more accurate gross morphological study. Project Number 145.