leibades
Leibades is a genus of fungi belonging to the family Hydnangiaceae. Species within this genus are known for their hypogeous or semi-hypogeous fruiting bodies, meaning they typically grow underground or partially exposed. The genus was described by French mycologist Claude-Casimir Gautier in 1886.
The common characteristic of Leibades species is their formation of ectomycorrhizal associations with trees, particularly conifers.
Leibades species are found in various temperate regions, with some species documented in Europe, North America,