Phylloporus (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of fungi belonging to the family Boletaceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The genus Phylloporus is a group of fungi that are commonly found in North America and Europe.
- Phylloporus rhodoxanthus is a species of fungus that is known for its bright red to orange cap and yellow pores.
- The Phylloporus genus is characterized by its poroid hymenophore and the presence of cystidia on the spore-bearing surface.
- Phylloporus pelletieri is a species of fungus that is found in Europe and North Africa, and is known for its distinctive pinkish-red cap.
- The Phylloporus genus is closely related to the genus Boletus, and some species of Phylloporus were previously classified as Boletus.