Family Volvariaceae (Noun)
Meaning
A family of fungi belonging to the order Agaricales.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The family Volvariaceae is a group of fungi that includes the genus Volvaria, commonly known as the volva mushrooms.
- Volvariaceae is a family of fungi that belongs to the order Agaricales, which also includes the families Amanitaceae and Pluteaceae.
- The family Volvariaceae is characterized by the presence of a volva, a cup-like structure that remains attached to the base of the stem after the mushroom has matured.
- Some species of fungi in the family Volvariaceae are edible, while others are poisonous and should be avoided by mushroom enthusiasts.
- Research on the family Volvariaceae has led to a greater understanding of the evolutionary relationships between different species of fungi in the order Agaricales.