Clathrus (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Clathraceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The type species of the type genus Clathrus is the Clathrus ruber, a red to orange to yellow Lycoperdoid fungus.
- Clathrus archeri is an edible species that can be found in Australian gardens and fields.
- Some species of the genus Clathrus, such as Clathrus columnatus, have stems that stretch several inches above the fruiting body.
- The genus Clathrus includes numerous species from all continents except Antarctica and usually grows on well-draining ground.
- Clathrus is known for the showy but short-lived appearance of its fungi in fields and forests across the world.