Przewia

Przewia is a genus of fungi in the family Sclerodermataceae. It is characterized by its terrestrial fruiting bodies, which are typically globose to subglobose and often borne singly or in groups. The outer layer of the fruit body, the peridium, can be tough and leathery. Internally, the gleba is typically dark brown to black at maturity and powdery. Spores of Przewia are generally spherical to subspherical and possess a rough or spiny surface.

The genus was first described by Czech mycologist V. S. Šepulova in 1928. Species within Przewia are found in various terrestrial habitats, often associated with soil and sometimes found in woodland environments. Their distribution is generally limited to specific geographical regions. Research into the genetic relationships of Przewia has placed it within the order Boletales. Further studies are ongoing to fully understand the ecological roles and phylogenetic positioning of the species within this genus. Identification of Przewia species typically relies on macroscopic features such as size, shape, color, and texture of the fruiting body, as well as microscopic characteristics of the spores.