What is another word for stropharia?

Pronunciation: [stɹəfˈaɹi͡ə] (IPA)

Stropharia is a genus of mushroom that includes a variety of different species, each with its unique characteristics and habitat. Synonyms for Stropharia include the popular "wine cap" or "garden giant" mushroom, which is highly prized for its meaty texture and rich flavor. Other synonyms for Stropharia include Agrocybe and Pholiota, both of which are similar in appearance and often found in the same habitats as Stropharia. Despite their differences, all Stropharia mushrooms are known for their distinctively rounded caps, spore-bearing gills, and ability to decompose organic matter in the soil. They are frequently used in culinary and medicinal applications, making them a valuable addition to any mushroom enthusiast's repertoire.

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What are the hypernyms for Stropharia?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Stropharia

It further differs from Agaricus in the stem being continuous with the substance of the cap, while stropharia seems to differ in this respect in different species.
"Studies of American Fungi. Mushrooms, Edible, Poisonous, etc."
George Francis Atkinson
The genus stropharia has purple-brown spores, the gills are attached to the stem, and the veil forms a ring on the stem.
"Studies of American Fungi. Mushrooms, Edible, Poisonous, etc."
George Francis Atkinson

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