The ISPRA fungarium is a scientific collection specialized in the preservation of dried macrofungi specimens, established and managed at the Ozzano dell’Emilia (BO) site. It is a national reference infrastructure for the conservation, documentation and study of mycological diversity in Italy.

The fungarium is registered in the Index Herbariorum with the official code IFI and is an integral part of the activities of the Network for the Study of Mycological Diversity.

Every registered contributor of the Network can send specimens to the fungarium. The request must be made through the SIF 6.1 application at the same time as the survey submission and requires prior approval. Once approved, the contributor receives by e-mail the shipping instructions, which remain their responsibility.

The specimens are preserved and may be used for study purposes and taxonomic comparison.

The fungarium thus contributes to increasing knowledge on fungal diversity in Italy and represents a reference archive for the national mycological community.

Consultation and loans

Data relating to the preserved specimens can be consulted through the Fungi Information System (SIF). ISPRA ensures quality, traceability and accessibility of the information.

It is also possible to request a loan of a specimen by writing to: ndm@isprambiente.it

To consult the complete list of specimens preserved, visit the dedicated page.

Contribute to the fungarium

Are you part of the network or working on fungi in Italy? Share your data and send specimens to the ISPRA fungarium.

Eligible specimens will be preserved long-term and registered with an IFI ID (Index Herbariorum), thus ensuring traceability and scientific reusability.

• Submit the request through SIF 6.1 at the same time as the survey.
• After approval, you will receive by e-mail the shipping instructions.

For information or support: ndm@isprambiente.it

Together we enhance mycological biodiversity and make data accessible to researchers, administrations and citizens.