Genus Suillus (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of fungi belonging to the family Boletaceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Suillus is a group of fungi commonly known as slippery jacks or suillus boletes.
- Species of the genus Suillus are found in coniferous forests around the world, often in association with the roots of pine or spruce trees.
- Some species of the genus Suillus are edible and highly prized for their rich, earthy flavor.
- The genus Suillus is characterized by its boletoid shape and the presence of pores on the underside of the cap.
- Fungi of the genus Suillus typically have a distinctive slimy or sticky texture on the surface of the cap.