Fig. 1
From: Phylogenetic placement of Itajahya: An unusual Jacaranda fungal associate
Habitat and features of Itajahya galericulata in Pretoria, South Africa. A. Jacaranda mimosifolia trees flowering in Brooklyn, Pretoria. B. Basidiome emerged from the ground (PREM 61269). C. “Egg” dissected to show inner features. D. Flies attracted by putrid odour produced by the fungus. E. Basidiome emerged in a moist chamber in the laboratory (PREM 61268). F. Close-up of the apex of basidiome showing calyptra and gleba (PREM 61270). G. Colonies grown for 3 months on 2% Yeast-malt extract agar (CMW 44300 = CBS 140331). H. Basidia. I. Basidiospores. Bars: E = 1.5 cm, F = 1 cm, G = 2 cm, H-I = 10 μm.