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lycoperdon

/ˌlaɪ.kəʊˈpɜː.dən/

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noun

/ˌlaɪ.kəʊˈpɜː.dən/formalscientific
  • ruРод грибов, плодовое тело которых сужается к основанию, состоящему из губчатого мицелия.

A genus of fungi whose fruiting body tapers toward a base consisting of spongy mycelium.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. C2formalscientific

    A genus of fungi whose fruiting body tapers toward a base consisting of spongy mycelium, commonly known as puffballs.

    ruДождевик

    • The Lycoperdon genus includes several species of puffballs.
    • Lycoperdon perlatum is a common edible puffball found in forests.
    • The fruiting body of Lycoperdon tapers toward a base of spongy mycelium.
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