Calostoma Ravenelii (Noun)
Meaning
A gasteromycete with a leathery stalk and a fruiting body with a thin gelatinous spore case and elliptical spores.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Calostoma ravenelii is a type of gasteromycete that can be found in North America, typically growing in clusters on the ground in deciduous forests.
- The calostoma ravenelii has a distinctive leathery stalk that is usually 2-4 cm tall and 0.5-1 cm thick, with a fruiting body that is 1-2 cm in diameter.
- In the fall, the calostoma ravenelii produces a fruiting body with a thin gelatinous spore case that contains elliptical spores, which are dispersed by wind and water.
- The calostoma ravenelii is often mistaken for a puffball, but it can be distinguished by its leathery stalk and the presence of a gelatinous spore case.
- Calostoma ravenelii is a relatively rare species, and its populations are often scattered and localized, making it a prized find for mushroom enthusiasts.