👉 Anisoptera is a type of fungus that occurs in soil and can be found in a wide range of habitats. Its specific name comes from the Greek prefix 'an' (meaning 'un') and 'sophoros' (a name for a type of gourd), as it is often associated with the fermented fruit of the gourd plant (Sophora japonica). The genus Anisoptera includes some 20 species that have been found in North America, Asia, and Europe.