Pluteaceae (Noun)
Meaning
A family of fungi belonging to the order Agaricales.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Pluteaceae is a family of fungi belonging to the order Agaricales, commonly known as the monsoon mushrooms or the oyster mushroom relatives.
- The Pluteaceae family of fungi primarily includes small to medium-sized species, with various colors and distinctive characteristics.
- In North America, some of the Pluteaceae species have edible mushrooms but not widely cultivated due to certain growing conditions.
- Scientists believe the name 'Pluteaceae' originates from the type genus 'Pluteus,' commonly referred to as the 'swamp ring mushroom.'
- Many members of the Pluteaceae family exhibit varied forms and grow primarily on moist substrates and sometimes tree stumps or decomposing organic materials.