Family: Leotiaceae

Fungi:> Ascomycota:> Ascomycetes:> Leotiomycetidae:> Helotiales:> Leotiaceae:> Leotia

Genus: Leotia
Leotia are small saprophytic fungi found growing from soil. New Zealand has only one species.

Species: Leotia lubrica (Scop.) Pers. An olive green to brown moist head on a slimy yellow stalk often finely dotted with green or brown fiber.
Common Name: Jelly Babies, Slippery Lizard Tuft Found: Mixed Forest Substrate: Wood Spores: White	Height: 65 mm Width: 15 mm Season: Autumn, Winter Edible: No

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