Abstract
In this study, Peziza punctispora (Pfister) Donadini, collected from sweetgum forest is reported for the first time from Turkey. A short description of taxon and macroand microphotographs are presented.
Highlights
Turkey has unique plant biodiversity and most of them are endemic species
According to the current literature, Peziza punctispora has been observed as new record for Turkey (Sesli and Denchev, 2008; Solak et al, 2015)
Peziza punctispora is identified as a new record for Turkish mycota
Summary
Turkey has unique plant biodiversity and most of them are endemic species. Among these endemic species, Liquidambar orientalis Mill. is very important by using economically for local people. Besides of its economic importance, L. orientalis forests act a role as host for other plant and mushrooms. It encourages the mushroom species by moisture structures of its forests (Işıloğlu et al, 2011). Some studies have been concluded about the genus Peziza in Turkey. Was collected on L. orientalis stump and identified as Peziza punctispora (Pfister) Donadini. According to the current literature, Peziza punctispora has been observed as new record for Turkey (Sesli and Denchev, 2008; Solak et al, 2015). The specimen was identified by using microscopic, macroscopic and ecological characters (Pfister, 1973; Dennis, 1981; Hansen and Knudsen, 2000; Hansen et al, 2001). The identified fungus specimen was deposit at Fungarium of Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University
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