Volvaria

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A group of mushrooms that have pink spores and a cup at the base of the stem

noun
/vɒlˈvɛəriə/

Specialized

: Volvaria

The characteristic volva at the base helps mycologists identify Volvaria mushrooms in the field.

Examples

Several species in the genus Volvaria are distinguished by their pink-colored spores.
Recent studies have examined the ecological role of Volvaria species in forest habitats.
The Volvaria species is known for its distinct cup-shaped structure.
Have you ever seen a Volvaria in the wild?
The characteristic volva at the base helps mycologists identify Volvaria mushrooms in the field.
Several species in the genus Volvaria are distinguished by their pink-colored spores.
Recent studies have examined the ecological role of Volvaria species in forest habitats.

Compounds

Volvaria bombycina

Specialized

9.9

A type of mushroom called the silky rosegill that grows on trees, often on dead wood

Surface Forms

Volvaria singular

Volvariae plural

Etymology

Volvaria comes from the Latin volva meaning 'wrapper' or 'sheath', because these mushrooms have a cup-like covering at the base of the stem. The same root is in revolve ('to roll'), so you can remember Volvaria as the mushrooms with a 'wrapped' base.