Genus Hygrocybe (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of fungi belonging to the family Hygrophoraceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Hygrophorus is often referred to as a subgenus or synonym of the genus Hygrocysbe.
- The genus Hygrocysbe is characterized by its waxy gills and lack of a ring on the stem.
- Some species within the genus Hygrocysbe can be found in North America, while others have a wider distribution across multiple continents.
- One of the most common species within the genus Hygrocysbe is Hygrocysbe conica, also known as the witch's thimble.
- Research on the genus Hygrocysbe is ongoing to further understand the relationships between different species within this group.