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scaly pholiota

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun scaly pholiota has 1 sense
  1. Pholiota squarrosa, scaly pholiota - a gilled fungus with a cap and stalk that are conspicuously scaly with upright scales; gills develop a greenish tinge with age
    --1 is a kind of agaric
    --1 is a member of Pholiota, genus Pholiota

Definitions from the Web

Scaly Pholiota

Definition

The term "scaly pholiota" refers to a type of mushroom belonging to the Pholiota squarrosa species. It is characterized by its scaly cap and gills.

Part of Speech

Noun

Senses

1. Mushroom

A scaly pholiota is a mushroom with a reddish-brown cap covered in scales and widely spaced gills. It is commonly found in forested areas.

Example sentence: The scaly pholiota grew abundantly among the fallen leaves in the old oak forest.

Usage

Popular Use

In popular use, the term "scaly pholiota" is often used to refer to a distinctive and visually appealing type of mushroom seen in nature.

Example sentence: Nature enthusiasts often enjoy photographing the beautiful scaly pholiota found in the woodlands.

Local Use

In local use, the term "scaly pholiota" may be used by local mushroom enthusiasts and mycologists when discussing specific species within the broader Pholiota genus.

Example sentence: The local mycology club organized a field trip to search for various scaly pholiota species in the nearby mountains.

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