What is another word for pluteaceae?
Pronunciation: [plˈuːtiːsˌiː] (IPA) 
Pluteaceae is a family of fungi that mostly comprises parasitic or saprophytic forms. Synonyms for this word include Pluteaceae sensu Lange, Pluteaceae sensu NCL, and Pluteaceae sensu Pilat. This family consists of various small to medium-sized mushroom species that grow on or near wood. Due to their characteristics, Pluteaceae species are sometimes referred to as 'butter-cap mushrooms' or 'umbrella mushrooms'. Some of the commonly known Pluteaceae species include Pluteus cervinus, Pluteus salicinus, Pluteus thomsonii, and Pluteus nigroviridis. These fungi play several ecological roles, such as decomposing dead wood and contributing to nutrient cycles in forest ecosystems.
