genus helotium

[Michaelpaf]

type genus of the Helotiaceae

[Taksi154r]

Genus Helotium is a group of fungi in the phylum Ascomycota. Fungi in this genus are typically found in decaying organic matter, such as leaves and soil. They are characterized by their cup-shaped fruiting bodies and spore-producing cells, which are typically lined on the inner surface of the cup. The genus is not well-studied, and many species within it are not well-defined.