Tag: etymology
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Names Of Mushrooms: Boletus Edulis
Whether you know them as King Boletes or Porcini, they’re a seasonal treasure beloved by cultures around the world. The French know them as Ceps, the Germans as Steinpilz (rock mushroom), in Mexico “Panzitas” (likely in reference to bread), and the Chinese call it 美味牛肝菌 (Mei Wei Niu Gan Jun), which translates to “delicious ox…
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The Names Of Mushrooms: Chanterelle
The name “Chanterelle” has origins in Sumerian and French languages, also carrying various regional names in France. It is associated with vessels, cheese, and colors. Additionally, it has diverse names worldwide.
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Marasmius oreads – “The Fairy Ring Mushroom”
The genus “Marasmius” got its name from the Greek word “marasmus”, meaning “drying out”, reflecting the mushrooms’ ability to dry and rehydrate. The species epithet “oreades” comes from Greek mythology, linking the mushrooms to forest nymphs. “Fairy Ring Mushroom” is named for its circular growth, linked to folklore about magical creatures dancing.
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Names of Mushrooms: Pleurotus ostreatus
The scientific name “Pleurotus ostreatus” for Oyster Mushrooms was named by German Mycologist Paul Kimmer, combining the Ancient Greek words for side and ear. The Neapolitan Kingdom’s mycology text, “Historia Fungorum Regni Neapolitani,” reveals various historic common names for these mushrooms. Their name is derived from their shell-like appearance, and they are associated with walnut…
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Names Of Mushrooms: Man On Horse Back (Tricholoma equestre)
Tricholoma equestre, known as “The Man On Horse Back” or “Yellow Knight,” has a mysterious etymology. The name likely derives from its value as a gourmet food among European noble classes.