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Suillus

Suillus

9.9
A group of mushrooms that grow with pine trees in cool northern forests
  • noun
  • Specialized
: suillus
  • Several species of Suillus form symbiotic relationships with the roots of pine trees.

Examples

  • The mushroom she collected belonged to the Suillus genus, noted for its slimy cap.

  • The Suillus species thrives in pine forests.

  • Researchers discovered a new Suillus species in the forests of northern Europe.

  • I found a Suillus mushroom while hiking in the forest.

  • Researchers discovered a new Suillus species in the forests of northern Europe.

  • Several species of Suillus form symbiotic relationships with the roots of pine trees.

  • The Suillus mushrooms found in this area are known for their distinctive slimy caps.

Surface Forms

Suillus singular
Suilli plural

Etymology

Suillus comes from the Latin suillus, which means 'of pigs' and comes from sus 'pig'. A helpful way to remember it is to imagine pigs searching for mushrooms in pine woods, so Suillus became the name for a group of slimy mushrooms often found with pine trees.