Leccinum (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of fungi belonging to the family Boletaceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Leccinum is a genus of fungi belonging to the family Boletaceae, which includes edible species such as the chestnut bolete.
- The leccinum mushroom has a large, fleshy cap with a velvety texture, and a long, woolly stem.
- Several species of leccinum are prized for their culinary value, including Leccinum aurantiacum and Leccinum insigne.
- Leccinum mushrooms can be found growing in association with the roots of deciduous trees, particularly oak and beech.
- Leccinum species are often characterized by their thick, greyish-brown stems and brownish caps that range in color from yellow to reddish-brown.