Gasteroid fungi (Basidiomycota) from two protected natural areas in Rio Grande do Norte State, Brazil

In this study, a total of 13 species of gasteroid fungi belonging to six genera in five families collected from 'Área de Proteção Ambiental Piquiri-Una' and the 'Parque Estadual Mata da Pipa' are discussed, described and illustrated.Clathrus columnatus and Geastrum pusillipilosum are reported for the first time from Rio Grande do Norte State.In addition, a checklist of gasteroid fungi of Rio Grande do Norte is provided.A total of 50 species belonging to 18 genera are reported from Rio Grande do Norte State.