Orton published extensively on British and European agarics and boletes, describing well over 100 species new to science from the British Isles.
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When published, " Palaeoagaracites antiquus " was the fifth species of agaric fungus to be described, and the oldest.
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""'Clitocybe subcordispora " "'is a rare species of agaric fungus in the family Tricholomataceae.
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Because of its color and habit, Hesler and Smith originally thought the unknown agaric was " H . turundus ".
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Secotioid genus " Nivatogastrium " corresponds to agaric genus " Pholiota " and provides a vivid example of the phenomenon.
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Still, many mushroom hunters recommend that beginners start with boletes, since deadly mix-ups are far less likely than with agarics.
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Such methods have greatly contributed to the discovery of cryptic species, including such emblematic species as the fly agaric or the African elephants.
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""'Gymnopus biformis " "'is a North American species of agaric fungus in the family Omphalotaceae.
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Many small " Clitocybe " species contain the toxin muscarine, which was originally found in small amounts in the famous fly agaric.
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""'Gymnopilus braendlei " "'is a species of agaric fungus that contains the hallucinogens psilocybin and psilocin.
