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Chlorophyllum

Chlorophyllum

9.9
A group of mushrooms that includes large kinds with white spores like the shaggy parasol
  • noun
  • /klɔːrəˈfɪləm/
  • Specialized
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  • Some edible mushrooms in the genus Chlorophyllum are commonly known as shaggy parasols.

Examples

  • The mushroom she found was identified as a species of Chlorophyllum.

  • The Chlorophyllum species can grow up to 30 cm tall.

  • Mycologists study different varieties within the Chlorophyllum genus for their unique characteristics.

  • Many people enjoy observing Chlorophyllum mushrooms in the wild.

  • The Chlorophyllum mushroom can be found in grassy areas and is often mistaken for edible varieties.

  • Some species of Chlorophyllum are known to be toxic, causing gastrointestinal distress when consumed.

  • Mycologists study Chlorophyllum to better understand their ecological role and potential dangers.

Compounds

Chlorophyllum molybdites
  • Specialized
9.9

A poisonous mushroom with a white cap and brown scales often found in lawns that causes stomach pain

Surface Forms

Chlorophyllum singular
Chlorophyllums plural

Etymology

The word Chlorophyllum comes from Greek parts chlor- meaning 'green' and phyll- meaning 'leaf', and it shares the chlor- part with chlorophyll, the green pigment in plants. Scientists who study mushrooms used this name because some species have greenish spores or caps, so the name helps you remember the group's green quality.