What is another word for Genus Agaricus?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs aɡˈaɹɪkəs] (IPA)

"Genus Agaricus" is a scientific name used to categorize certain types of mushrooms. However, there are various synonyms for this genus that are commonly used such as the field mushrooms, meadow mushrooms or the horse mushroom. Agaricus is a well-known genus that contains many important edible and poisonous mushrooms. The genus belongs to the family Agaricaceae which are found all over the world. The species vary in color, taste and nutritional content which have made them important for culinary and medicinal use. Synonyms for this genus provide an easy way for people to refer to these mushrooms without having to use the scientific name.

Synonyms for Genus agaricus:

What are the hypernyms for Genus agaricus?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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