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ARANA-GABRIEL, Yolanda; BURROLA-AGUILAR, Cristina; GARIBAY-ORIJEL, Roberto  y  MONTOYA, Adriana. Lyophyllum herrerae sp. nov, one of the most cultural important mushrooms of Central Mexico with potential for cultivation. Rev. Mex. Biodiv. [online]. 2025, vol.96, e965358.  Epub 11-Nov-2025. ISSN 2007-8706.  https://doi.org/10.22201/ib.20078706e.2025.96.5358.

Lyophyllum species are widely valued for their cultural and biotechnological importance. Species of Difformia section are polymorphic due to their phenotypic plasticity, which makes their correct identification difficult; in central Mexico, these species are traditionally known as “clavitos”. This paper describes the macroscopic and microscopic morphology, phylogeny, ecological interactions, and cultural importance of Lyophyllum herrerae sp. nov. within the section Difformia, and presents preliminary results of fruiting bioassays. Lyophyllum herrerae is among the 10 most culturally important species in central Mexico. It is saprotrophic and highly variable (even in cultivation); it grows predominantly in pine forests, although it also grows in fir and oak forests. Here, we demonstrate that this species is susceptible to cultivation, obtaining fruiting bodies experimentally. Additionally, a taxonomic key is presented for the species in the Difformia section. These findings represent an alternative for harnessing this biocultural heritage, generating nutritional and economic benefits for local communities and contributing to food sovereignty.

Palabras llave : Edible mushrooms; Clavitos; Cultivation; New species; Xolete; Biocultural heritage; Phylogeny.

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