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lepiota rhacodes

 

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Noun lepiota rhacodes has 1 sense
  1. Lepiota rhacodes - an agaric with a large cap with brown scales and a thick stalk
    --1 is a kind of
    lepiota
    --1 is a member of genus Lepiota

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Lepiota rhacodes

Description:

Lepiota rhacodes is a species of mushroom commonly known as the shaggy parasol. It is characterized by its distinctive appearance with a shaggy, scaly cap and a tall, slender stem. This mushroom belongs to the genus Lepiota and is widely distributed in forests and woodlands.

Senses and Usages:

Noun - Mushroom:

The lepiota rhacodes is a highly sought-after culinary mushroom, prized for its delicate flavor and meaty texture. It can be used in a variety of dishes including soups, stir-fries, and pasta.

Sample sentence: I went foraging in the forest and collected a basket full of fresh lepiota rhacodes mushrooms.

Noun - Fungus:

Lepiota rhacodes is a saprobic fungus that typically grows on decaying hardwood. It plays an essential role in the natural decomposition process, breaking down organic matter and recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.

Sample sentence: The lepiota rhacodes fungi were thriving in the fallen log, aiding in the decomposition of the forest floor.

Adjective - Shaggy:

The lepiota rhacodes mushroom is known for its shaggy appearance, with scales and fibers covering its cap and stem.

Sample sentence: The forager identified the shaggy lepiota rhacodes mushroom based on its distinctive appearance.

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