rothschildi
Rothschildi is a genus of fungi belonging to the family Helotiaceae. These fungi are typically small and cup-shaped, with a bright yellow to orange coloration. They are saprobic, meaning they obtain nutrients from dead organic matter, and are often found growing on decaying wood, leaf litter, and other plant debris. The genus was described by Finnish mycologist Petter Adolf Karsten in 1871.
Species within the genus Rothschildi are characterized by their often ephemeral fruiting bodies, which can be
Rothschildi fungi play a role in decomposition within forest ecosystems. While not typically of significant economic