Armillariella

9.9

A group of honey-coloured mushrooms that grow in clusters and can harm trees

noun
/ˌɑːrmɪˈlɛriːə/

Specialized

: Armillariella

The forest floor was dotted with clusters of Armillariella after the autumn rain.

Examples

Gardeners often struggle to remove Armillariella from infected trees.
Some species of Armillariella are safe to eat when properly cooked.
The Armillariella fungi can be found in many forests.
Many people enjoy cooking dishes with Armillariella mushrooms.
Some species of Armillariella are safe to eat when properly cooked.
Gardeners often struggle to remove Armillariella from infected trees.
The forest floor was dotted with clusters of Armillariella after the autumn rain.

Compounds

Armillariella mellea

Specialized

9.9

A honey-colored mushroom that grows by tree roots in autumn which you must cook before you eat

Surface Forms

Armillariella singular

Armillariellas plural

Etymology

The word Armillariella comes from the Latin armilla meaning 'bracelet' and the ending -ella meaning 'little', so it suggests a 'little bracelet'. That's a helpful memory because these honey-coloured mushrooms often grow in rings or tight clusters around trees, like small bracelets, which is why the name fits this group of fungi.