Koriat

Koriat is a genus of fungi in the family Tricholomataceae. The genus was first described in 1906 by French mycologist Jean Louis Émile Boudier. Koriat species are typically found in temperate regions, often growing in forests on decaying wood or leaf litter. They are known for their agaricoid fruiting bodies, characterized by a cap, gills, and a stipe. The caps can vary in shape and color depending on the species, but are often convex to flattened, and can range from white to brown or grayish. The gills are usually attached to the stipe and can be white, cream, or tinged with other colors. The stipe is generally cylindrical and may be solid or hollow.

Many Koriat species are saprotrophic, playing a role in the decomposition of organic matter. While some species may have traditional uses or culinary interest, many are not well-studied for these purposes, and caution is advised regarding edibility. Identification of Koriat species often requires detailed examination of macroscopic features as well as microscopic characteristics such as spore shape and size. The exact number of recognized species within the Koriat genus can fluctuate as taxonomic research progresses and new species are described or existing ones are reclassified.