# Updated Taxonomy of Chinese Craterellus (Hydnaceae, Cantharellales) with Three New Species Described

## TL;DR

This paper describes three new species of the Craterellus mushroom in China, improving understanding of their taxonomy.

## Contribution

The study introduces three new Craterellus species in China using morphological and phylogenetic analyses.

## Key findings

- Three new Craterellus species—C. albimarginatus, C. involutus, and C. longitipes—were identified.
- Morphological and phylogenetic analyses were used to refine the taxonomy of Chinese Craterellus.
- The study highlights gaps in the current understanding of Craterellus taxonomy in China.

## Abstract

Species of Craterellus are interesting and important due to their mycorrhizal properties, medicinal value, and edibility. Despite extensive research on Craterellus in China, its taxonomy remains inadequately understood. This study presents three newly described species of Craterellus, namely C. albimarginatus, C. involutus, and C. longitipes, identified through morphological and phylogenetic analyses, with the goal of refining the taxonomy of Chinese Craterellus.