Definition

1. Noun:
   • A large white agaric; edible but not palatable: "Clitocybe robusta" is the scientific name for a specific species of large, white mushroom. It is classified as an agaric, meaning it has gills. While it is not poisonous and is technically edible, it is generally considered to have poor flavor or texture.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • While foraging, they identified a cluster of Clitocybe robusta growing under the oaks.
  • The guidebook noted that Clitocybe robusta is edible but not recommended for the table due to its tough flesh.

Advanced Usage

• In scientific or mycological contexts: The term is used precisely to refer to this specific fungal species within the genus .
  • The study focused on the spore morphology of Clitocybe robusta.

Variants and Related Words

• Clitocybe (n): The genus to which this mushroom belongs. It contains many species of gilled mushrooms, often with decurrent gills (gills that run down the stem).
• Agaric (n): A broad term for a fungus with a cap, gills on the underside, and a stem; a gilled mushroom.

Synonyms

• Robust Funnel Cap: A potential common name derived from a direct translation and the mushroom's shape.
• (Note: Scientific names typically have no direct synonyms, but may be referred to by outdated scientific names or descriptive common names in field guides.)

Related Phrases

• Edible mushroom: A general category that includes , though it is a poor representative.
• Non-poisonous fungus: A descriptor highlighting its safety, despite its lack of culinary value.

Related Idioms

• (This is a specific scientific term and is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions.)

Noun

1. a large white agaric; edible but not palatable