Clitocybe
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- noun
- /ˈklɪtəˌsaɪbi/
- Specialized
- The cap of a Clitocybe mushroom is typically funnel-shaped and pale in color.
Examples
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Several species within the genus Clitocybe are commonly found in woodland areas during autumn.
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It is important to correctly identify Clitocybe mushrooms, as some species can be toxic.
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The Clitocybe mushroom is known for its unique shape.
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Many species of Clitocybe can be found in damp forests.
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It is important to correctly identify Clitocybe mushrooms, as some species can be toxic.
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Several species within the genus Clitocybe are commonly found in woodland areas during autumn.
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The cap of a Clitocybe mushroom is typically funnel-shaped and pale in color.
Compounds
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A wild mushroom that is safe to eat and has a smooth light purple cap when young
- Specialized
A mushroom with a flat greyish or yellowish-brown cap, pale gills, and a stem swollen at the base
- Specialized
A mushroom with a creamy grey cap that darkens with age and a white stalk that turns yellow when touched
- Specialized
A white edible mushroom that grows in tight groups with thin plates under its cap and a thick stalk
Surface Forms
Etymology
Clitocybe comes from Greek parts klito- 'sloping' and -cybe 'head', a helpful picture because many Clitocybe mushrooms have a sloping, funnel-shaped cap, so the name points to the shape of their 'head' or cap.