Meaning | A large genus of fungi belonging to the family Pluteaceae; the shape of the cap resembles a roof; often abundant early in the summer. |
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Synonyms | Pluteus, genus Pluteus |
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Member of | Pluteaceae, family Pluteaceae | A family of fungi belonging to the order Agaricales |
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Members | Pluteus aurantiorugosus | An agaric with a brilliant scarlet cap and a slender stalk |
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Pluteus magnus, sawdust mushroom | An edible agaric found in piles of hardwood sawdust |
deer mushroom, Pluteus cervinus | A small edible agaric with a slender stalk |
Broader | fungus genus | Includes lichen genera |
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