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nigroporus vinosus

 

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Noun nigroporus vinosus has 1 sense
  1. Nigroporus vinosus - a woody pore fungus with a dark brown to red brown cap and spore surface and small pores
    --1 is a kind of
    polypore, pore fungus, pore mushroom
    --1 is a member of Polyporaceae, family Polyporaceae

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nigroporus vinosus

Definition:

Nigroporus vinosus is a species of fungus in the family Polyporaceae, commonly known as the "wine cap fungus." It is characterized by its dark color and the ability to produce reddish-brown spores.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

Sense 1:

A type of fungus

Usages:

Usage 1:

The nigroporus vinosus is often found on decaying wood in temperate forests.

Usage 2:

The wine cap fungus, nigroporus vinosus, is edible and prized by foragers.

Usage 3:

Researchers are studying the ecological role of nigroporus vinosus in forest ecosystems.

Examples:

Example 1:

While hiking through the woods, we stumbled upon a beautiful cluster of nigroporus vinosus growing on a fallen log.

Example 2:

The flavor and texture of dishes made with sautéed nigroporus vinosus resemble that of portobello mushrooms.

Example 3:

A recent study found that the presence of nigroporus vinosus is crucial for the decomposition process in forest ecosystems.

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