Stropharia (Noun)
Meaning
Genus of gill fungi with brown spores that is closely related to Agaricus; here placed in its own family Strophariaceae.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Stropharia rugosoannulata is a species of fungus in the family Strophariaceae, commonly found in fields and meadows.
- The genus Stropharia is characterized by its brown spores and gill-like structures, which distinguish it from other types of fungi.
- Stropharia species are often found growing in clusters on decaying organic matter, such as wood chips or compost piles.
- Some species of Stropharia are edible, but they can be difficult to distinguish from poisonous lookalikes, so caution is advised when foraging for wild mushrooms.
- Stropharia fungi have been studied for their potential medicinal properties, including antimicrobial and antitumor activities.