meaning of agarics
1. A fungus of the genus Agaricus, of many species, of which the common mushroom is an example.
2. An old name for several species of Polyporus, corky fungi growing on decaying wood.
3. a saprophytic fungus of the order Agaricales having an umbrellalike cap with gills on the underside
Related Words
agaric | agaricaceae | agaricales | agaricus | agaricus arvensis | agaricus campestris |