Definition

1. Noun:
   • A type of edible mushroom: "Lepiota rhacodes" is the scientific name for a specific species of agaric mushroom. It is characterized by a large cap covered in brown scales and a thick stalk.

Usage

• This term is used in scientific, mycological (fungus study), and foraging contexts to precisely identify this mushroom species.
• It is typically used in its full binomial nomenclature form "Lepiota rhacodes". The common name is "Shaggy Parasol".

Examples

• Noun:
  • We found several specimens of Lepiota rhacodes in the pine forest.
  • Lepiota rhacodes is considered a good edible mushroom when properly identified and cooked.

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomy, the genus name "Lepiota" is always capitalized, while the species epithet "rhacodes" is not.
• It may be abbreviated in scientific writing after first use as .

Variants and Related Words

• Shaggy Parasol: The common English name for this mushroom.
• Chlorophyllum rhacodes: A reclassified synonym; some modern taxonomic systems place this species in the genus .
• Agaric: A general term for gilled mushrooms, which is the larger group this species belongs to.

Synonyms

• Shaggy Parasol (common name)
• Chlorophyllum rhacodes (scientific synonym)

Notes

• Caution: While edible, can be confused with poisonous look-alikes. Positive identification by an expert is essential before consumption.
• The species epithet "rhacodes" is derived from Greek, meaning "ragged" or "tattered," referring to the scaly appearance of the cap.

Noun

1. an agaric with a large cap with brown scales and a thick stalk