Scleroderma (Noun)
Meaning 1
Genus of poisonous fungi having hard-skinned fruiting bodies: false truffles.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Scleroderma citrinum is a common species of poisonous fungi found in forests and woodlands.
- Some species of Sclleroderma produce spores that resemble small, yellowish dust particles.
- Scleroderma fruiting bodies are typically 2-6 cm in diameter and have a rough, warty surface.
- Unlike edible truffles, species of Scleroderma contain toxins that can cause vomiting and diarrhea if ingested.
- In some regions, species of Scleroderma are mistaken for edible fungi and pose a risk to foragers.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
An autoimmune disease that affects the blood vessels and connective tissue; fibrous connective tissue is deposited in the skin.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.