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Cortinariaceae

Cortinariaceae

9.9
A large group of gilled mushrooms that grow in forests worldwide
  • noun
  • /ˌkɔːrtɪˈnɛəriˌeɪsiː/
  • Specialized
: Cortinariaceae
  • Some mushrooms in the Cortinariaceae family are known to be poisonous, so correct identification is important.

Examples

  • Scientists have recently discovered several new species of fungi belonging to the Cortinariaceae.

  • Many members of the Cortinariaceae are found growing in temperate forests around the world.

  • The Cortinariaceae family includes many edible mushroom species.

  • Did you know that Cortinariaceae can be found in various habitats?

  • Many members of the Cortinariaceae are found growing in temperate forests around the world.

  • Some mushrooms in the Cortinariaceae family are known to be poisonous, so correct identification is important.

  • Scientists have recently discovered several new species of fungi belonging to the Cortinariaceae.

Surface Forms

Cortinariaceae singular
Cortinariaceas plural

Etymology

Cortinariaceae comes from the Latin word cortina, meaning 'curtain', plus the family ending -aceae. Many mushrooms in this group have a thin, curtain-like 'veil' between the cap and stem, so the name points to that visible feature.