Kodoniga

Kodoniga is a genus of fungi belonging to the family Sclerodermataceae. These fungi are characterized by their relatively small, brightly colored fruiting bodies. Typically, kodoniga species produce globose to subglobose sporocarps that can range in color from yellow to orange or reddish-brown. The outer layer of the sporocarp, the peridium, is often thin and can be smooth or slightly roughened. Internally, the gleba, which contains the spores, is initially fleshy and white, gradually turning brown or purplish-brown and eventually disintegrating to release the spores.

The spores of kodoniga are generally globose to subglobose and possess a rough, echinulate, or reticulate surface. They are typically brown in mass. While some species within this genus have been described, the taxonomy and distribution of kodoniga are still areas of ongoing research. They are often found in terrestrial habitats, typically in association with specific tree species, suggesting a mycorrhizal relationship, though their ecological roles are not fully understood. The genus was first described in the early 21st century, and new species continue to be identified, highlighting the diversity within this group of fungi. Information on their edibility or toxicity is generally lacking, and they are not commonly consumed.