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  1. Hygrophorus, genus Hygrophorusnoun

    a genus of fungi belonging to the family Hygrophoraceae

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  1. hygrophorus

    Hygrophorus is a genus of fungi in the family Hygrophoraceae, commonly known as waxcaps. They are characterized by their slimy or greasy caps and stems, their widely-spaced gills which are often decurrent, and their growth in woodland settings. Many species are brightly colored and some are edible.

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  1. Hygrophorus

    Hygrophorus is a genus of agarics in the family Hygrophoraceae. Called "woodwaxes" in the UK or "waxy caps" in North America, basidiocarps are typically fleshy, often with slimy caps and lamellae that are broadly attached to decurrent. All species are ground-dwelling and ectomycorrhizal and are typically found in woodland. Around 100 species are currently recognized worldwide. Fruit bodies of several species are considered edible and are sometimes offered for sale in local markets.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of hygrophorus in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of hygrophorus in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8


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