Genus Neohygrophorus (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of fungi belonging to the family Hygrophoraceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Neohygrophorus is a genus of fungi belonging to the family Hygrophoraceae, commonly found in North America and Europe.
- The genus Neohygrophorus was first described by Rolf Singer in 1962, and it is characterized by its waxy texture and unique cap shape.
- Neohygrophorus species are often found growing in clusters on the ground in coniferous forests.
- Molecular analysis has confirmed that Neohygrophorus is a distinct genus within the family Hygrophoraceae.
- The genus Neohygrophorus is closely related to the genus Hygrophorus, but it can be distinguished by its smaller size and more delicate features.