Dark-purple Earthtongue

Microglossum atropurpureum

"Microglossum atropurpureum" is a species of fungus in the family Leotiaceae. Ascocarps are black, often with a purple tint, and are irregularly club-shaped. They occur in soil and resemble earth tongues, but are microscopically distinct. The species was formerly referred to the genus "Geoglossum", but is not closely related to the Geoglossomycetes.
Dark purple earth tongue Fall,Geotagged,Microglossum atropurpureum,United States

Naming

In the UK, it has been given the recommended English name of dark-purple earthtongue.

Distribution

"Microglossum atropurpureum" is found in eastern North America and Europe, where it is typical of waxcap grasslands, a declining habitat due to changing agricultural practices. As a result, the species is of global conservation concern and is listed as "vulnerable" on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.

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Status: Vulnerable
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Taxonomy
KingdomFungi
DivisionAscomycota
ClassLeotiomycetes
OrderLeotiales
FamilyLeotiaceae
GenusMicroglossum
SpeciesM. atropurpureum
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United States of America