Definitions

1. noun

A type of edible mushroom, specifically the ‘earthball’ or ‘honey mushroom’, especially in the genus Clathrus.

“The forager carefully picked several clathrus mushrooms growing near the old oak tree.”

2. noun

A genus of puffball-like fungi, characterized by a distinctive egg-like or ovoid shape.

“The mycologist studied the clathrus genus and its various species found in tropical regions.”