Data on the fungal diversity of Balgarka Nature Park (Central Balkan, Bulgaria)

Abstract

Data on the fungal diversity of Balgarka Nature Park is reported. Most of the taxa have been recorded during 2012–2014, in different plant communities on its territory. A total number of 244 species (ascomycetes, basidiomycetes and slime moulds) are included. Two of them (Mycena arcangeliana and Steccherinum fimbriatum) are new to Bulgaria. Of all fungal taxa, 235 species are reported for the first time from the Park area. Ten larger fungi are of high conservation value and are included in the Red List of Fungi in Bulgaria.