Seven New Species of the Genus (Geastrales, Geastraceae) in China.

belongs to Basidiomycota, Agaricomycetes, Geastrales, and Geastraceae. The genus exoperidium normally splits at maturity into a characteristic star-like structure. It is a saprophytic fungus with great research significance. Based on morphological observation combined with phylogenetic analysis through ITS and LSU, seven new species of belong to four sections, viz., Sect. , ; Sect. , , ; Sect. , , , ; and Sect. , . Illustrated descriptions and the ecological habits of the novel species are provided.