Genus Lentinus (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of fungus belonging to the family Tricholomataceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Lentinus is a genus of fungus that belongs to the family Tricholomataceae and includes the popular edible species Lentinus edodes.
- The genus Lentinus consists of several species of fungus that are characterized by their shelf-like growth habit and white spore print.
- Species of the genus Lentinus are typically found growing on decaying wood and stumps in temperate forests.
- Lentinus edodes, a species within the genus Lentinus, is prized for its delicate flavor and meaty texture, and is commonly cultivated for culinary use.
- Mushrooms within the genus Lentinus can be difficult to distinguish from one another due to their similar appearance and growth habits.