Plectania (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of fungi in the family Pezizaceae closely related to and often included in genus Peziza.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Plectania is a genus of fungi in the family Pezizaceae closely related to and often included in genus Peziza.
- The species of Plectania are typically small to medium-sized cup fungi that grow on the ground in forests.
- Plectania is often found in association with the roots of trees, particularly conifers.
- Some species of Plectania have brightly colored fruiting bodies, while others are more subdued in color.
- Plectania species are generally not considered edible and are not commonly used for culinary purposes.