👉 Ochrogaster is a genus of fungi in the family Basidiomycota. It belongs to the order Basidiomycetes, which also includes mycelial mushrooms and fungi that produce gossypic spores. The name "ochrogaster" comes from the Greek word "ochro", meaning "bog" or "thorn," as this genus is characterized by their thick, woody galls found on trees. The main characteristics of ochrogaster include: