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Lepiota procera

Lepiota procera

9.1
An edible mushroom with a long stalk and round cap like an umbrella, found in woods in autumn
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Many foragers seek out Lepiota procera in the autumn because of its delicate flavor.

Examples

  • The tall cap of the Lepiota procera makes it easily distinguishable from other fungi.

  • Be sure to correctly identify Lepiota procera before eating any wild mushrooms.

  • The Lepiota procera is a popular choice for mushroom enthusiasts.

  • Have you ever seen a Lepiota procera in the wild?

  • Many foragers seek out Lepiota procera in the autumn because of its delicate flavor.

  • Be sure to correctly identify Lepiota procera before eating any wild mushrooms.

  • The tall cap of the Lepiota procera makes it easily distinguishable from other fungi.

Synonyms

parasol mushroom
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6.3

An edible mushroom with a tall stalk and a round cap that grows in woods in autumn

uses the Latin scientific name instead of the common name

Surface Forms

Lepiota procera singular
Lepiota procera plural

Morphology

lepiota + procera

This is a scientific Latin binomial (genus + species) rather than a compositional English phrase; the parts are taxonomic names, not ordinary English words whose combination yields the common meaning. A B1 learner who knows any isolated constituent (or none) would not be able to infer the specific sense 'edible/parasol mushroom' from these Latin elements, so the expression is not transparently derivable.

Etymology

Lepiota procera may come from old words where Lepiota means 'scaly' and procera means 'tall', because the mushroom has a scaly cap and a long stalk like a small parasol.