| Epicoccum nigrum | |
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| E. nigrum growing on Lycoperdon pyriforme | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Phylum: | Ascomycota |
| Class: | Ascomycetes |
| Subclass: | Incertae sedis |
| Order: | Incertae sedis |
| Family: | Incertae sedis |
| Genus: | Epicoccum |
| Species: | E. nigrum |
| Binomial name | |
| Epicoccum nigrum Link |
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| Synonyms | |
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Epicoccum purpurascens Ehrenb. |
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Epicoccum nigrum is a species of fungus. A plant pathogen, it is widespread fungus which produces colored pigments that can be used as antifungal agents against other pathogenic fungi.