Flammulina
Scientific name: Flammulina
Flammulina
Scientific name: Flammulina
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Description
Flammulina are fungi that are known for their sticky caps. They are generally found growing on wood, with some species noted for their preference of dead wood and rotting stumps. The Latin name Flammulina originates from the Latin word flammeus, in reference to orange caps, which resemble flames.
Species of Flammulina
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Gilled fungi Family
Physalacriaceae Genus
Flammulina