Aleuria Aurantia (Noun)
Meaning
A discomycete with bright orange cup-shaped or saucer-shaped fruiting bodies and pale orange exteriors.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The aleuria aurantia, a vibrant fungus, sprouted on the decaying wood in the forest, its bright orange hue drawing the attention of nearby insects.
- In autumn, a dense cluster of aleuria aurantia appeared, forming a tapestry of golden cups against the withered undergrowth.
- On closer inspection, the mycologist noted that the delicate exteriors of the aleuria aurantia had pale orange, slightly downy surfaces.
- Despite their dainty appearance, aleuria aurantia played a crucial role in breaking down the decomposing matter within the ecosystem.
- Foraging through the woods, the forager chanced upon a large cluster of aleuria aurantia nestled at the base of an ancient beech tree.