Definition

Noun: A species of agaric fungus characterized by a drab, scaly (squamulose) cap. The stalk has a white background covered with grey-brown scales (squamules), and it possesses waxy, grey-white gills. It belongs to the genus Hygrophorus.

Usage

This term is used specifically in the field of mycology (the study of fungi) to identify and describe this particular mushroom species. - The forager carefully documented the discovery of Hygrophorus inocybiformis in the pine forest. - A key identifying feature of Hygrophorus inocybiformis is its waxy gills and scaly stalk.

Advanced Usage

• The scientific name is always written in italics. The genus name () is capitalized, while the species epithet () is not.
• It may be abbreviated as after the full name has been introduced in a text.

Variants and Related Words

• Waxy cap: A common name for mushrooms in the genus , referring to the waxy texture of their gills.
• Squamulose: (Adjective) Covered with or consisting of small scales.
• Squamule: (Noun) A small scale.

Synonyms

There is no common English name for this specific fungus. It is referred to exclusively by its scientific binomial, Hygrophorus inocybiformis.

Related Phrases

• Agaric: A type of fungus having gills on the underside of the cap. is an agaric.
• Gilled mushroom: A common descriptive term synonymous with agaric.

Noun

1. a fungus with a drab squamulose cap and grey-brown squamules over the white background of the stalk and waxy grey-white gills