hydnum

/ˈhaɪdnəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A genus of mushrooms, often referred to as the ‘shaggy ink cap’ or ‘shaggy mane’, typically found in clusters on the ground or on decaying logs.

“The hiker stumbled upon a cluster of hydnums growing in the forest.”

Synonyms

  • shaggy ink cap
  • shaggy mane

Antonyms

  • smooth mushroom