Family: Marasmiaceae

Fungi:> Basidiomycota:> Basidiomycetes:> Agaricales:> Marasmiaceae:> Anthracophyllum, Armillaria, Cyptotrama, Campanella, Favolaschia, Flammulina, Gloiocephala, Lentinula, Marasmius, Oudemansiella.

The Armillaria genus contains a number of species which are parasites, attacking and killing living trees. Once established, the ribon like mycelium spreads throughout the tree, and when the tree dies the fungus continues to live from the dead wood as a saprophyte.

Genus: Armillaria

Species: Armillaria novae-zelandiae Stevenson. Has a cap which is slimy when fresh.
Common Name: Honey Mushroom Found: Native and introduced hardwoods and softwoods Substrate: Wood	Height: 100 mm Width: 60 mm Season: Autumn Edible: Unknown Spore: White

Species: Armillaria limonea (Stevenson) Boesewinkel The cap is dry with a sprinkling of tiny black granules.
Common Name: None Found: Native and introduced hardwoods and softwoods Substrate: Wood Spores: White	Height: 110 mm Width: 60 mm Season: Early winter Edible: Yes

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