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Volvariella

Volvariella

9.9
A group of mushrooms including edible species like the straw mushroom grown in Asia
  • noun
  • /ˌvɑlvəˈriːələ/
  • Specialized
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  • The straw mushroom, a species of Volvariella, is commonly used in Asian stir-fries.

Examples

  • Cultivation of Volvariella requires a moist, warm environment to ensure the mushrooms grow successfully.

  • Many chefs use Volvariella in their gourmet dishes.

  • Cultivation of Volvariella requires a moist, warm environment to thrive.

  • Researchers collected several samples of Volvariella from the rice fields.

  • I found a delicious Volvariella mushroom in the forest.

  • The straw mushroom, a species of Volvariella, is a popular ingredient in Asian cuisine.

  • Many chefs incorporate Volvariella into their dishes for its unique flavor and texture.

Compounds

Volvariella bombycina
  • Specialized
9.9

An edible mushroom with a dry yellowish to white fibrous cap

Surface Forms

Volvariella singular
Volvariellas plural

Etymology

The word Volvariella comes from the Latin volva, meaning 'wrapper' or 'sheath', plus the small ending -ella meaning 'little'. Think of an envelope that wraps something — many of these mushrooms have a little sac or 'wrapper' at their base, so the name means a 'little wrapped one'.