What is another word for lepiota?

Pronunciation: [lˌɛpɪˈə͡ʊtə] (IPA)

Lepiota is a term that is often used in the botanical and mycological community to describe a genus of mushrooms. Synonyms for the word lepiota include the terms lepiotoid fungi, parasol mushrooms, shaggy parasols, and dapperlings. These synonyms help describe the unique characteristics of these mushrooms, which typically have thin stems and a cap that is wider than the stem. The parasol mushroom and shaggy parasol, in particular, are popular edible mushrooms in certain regions of the world. However, it is important to exercise caution when selecting and consuming any wild mushrooms, as some can be highly toxic.

Synonyms for Lepiota:

What are the hypernyms for Lepiota?

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

What are the hyponyms for Lepiota?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for lepiota (as nouns)

What are the holonyms for Lepiota?

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Usage examples for Lepiota

The genus is closely related to lepiota, from which it is separated by the volva being separate from the pileus.
"Studies of American Fungi. Mushrooms, Edible, Poisonous, etc."
George Francis Atkinson
The bulb of the deadly amanita is usually inserted quite deep in the soil or leaf mold, and specimens are often picked leaving the very important character of the volva in the ground, and then the plant might easily be taken for the common mushroom, or more likely for the smooth lepiota, lepiota naucina, which is entirely white, the gills only in age showing a faint pink tinge.
"Studies of American Fungi. Mushrooms, Edible, Poisonous, etc."
George Francis Atkinson
The genus lepiota lacks a volva, but the veil is present forming a ring on the stem.
"Studies of American Fungi. Mushrooms, Edible, Poisonous, etc."
George Francis Atkinson

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