fairy-ring mushroom

Thân thiện

A fairy-ring mushroom grows in a circle on the grassy lawn.

Definition

Noun 1. A specific type of edible mushroom: The fairy-ring mushroom is a species of mushroom (Marasmius oreades) known for growing in distinctive circular patterns called fairy rings in grassy areas like lawns and meadows.

Usage

The term "fairy-ring mushroom" is used to specifically identify this species of fungus by its characteristic growth pattern and habitat. * The lawn was dotted with fairy-ring mushrooms after the rain. * Foragers often search for the fairy-ring mushroom in open fields.

Advanced Usage

• The circular pattern, or "fairy ring," is caused by the outward growth of the fungus's mycelium from a central point over many years. The mushrooms fruit at the edge of this expanding circle.
• In mycology, the fairy-ring mushroom is noted for its distinctive, persistent growth habit and is often used as a classic example of this phenomenon.

Variants and Related Words

• Fairy ring (noun): The visible ring or arc of mushrooms, or the ring of darker grass caused by the fungus's growth, in which these mushrooms appear.
  • A large fairy ring appeared on the golf course.
• Scotch bonnet (noun): A common alternative name for the mushroom.

Synonyms

• Marasmius oreades (noun): The scientific, Latin name for this species.

Related Phrases

• To grow in a fairy ring: A phrase describing the growth pattern characteristic of this and some other mushroom species.
  • Several fungi have the ability to grow in a fairy ring.

Học thuật

Noun

1. mushroom that grows in a fairy ring

Từ đồng nghĩa

• marasmius oreades