A contribution to the knowledge of Amanita coryli (Amanitaceae, Agaricales)

The authors present descriptions and illustrations of Amanita coryli, rarely featured in the mycological literature, based on molecularly characterised by nrITS sequences specimens from Balkan Peninsula (Bulgaria Turkey). collections studied here suggest that species is probably not restricted to presumed host-trees genus Corylus may also occur with some Fagaceae. Further, analysis previously released public databases show it a wide distribution Eurasia, much more common than currently known, but likely confused other members section Vaginatae.