Genus Pluteus (Noun)
Meaning
A large genus of fungi belonging to the family Pluteaceae; the shape of the cap resembles a roof; often abundant early in the summer.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Pluteus is a common sight in fields and meadows during the summer months with its characteristic roof-shaped caps.
- Pluteus cervinus is a species in the genus Pluteus with a velvety texture on the cap's surface.
- Field guides often describe species in the genus Pluteus as having pinkish spore prints and free gills.
- Collectors of edible fungi tend to avoid the genus Pluteus due to the difficulty in distinguishing between species.
- Early summer mushroom enthusiasts enjoy the hunt for species within the genus Pluteus in woodland areas and grasslands.