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Basidiospore
The sexual spores produced from meiosis by basidiomycetes; they are generally asymmetrical and have a distinct attachment peg on the bottom, called the apiculus or hilar appendix.
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Basidiomycete
One of a major group of fungi producing basidia and basidiospores; member of the class Basidiomycetes.
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Attached
Reaching the stem and being attached to it.
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Ascus
Saclike or cylindrical cell that produces and contains the ascospores of an ascomycete inside the sac as a product of meiosis. A saclike spore case in which ascospores, typically eight, are formed; characteristic of the Ascomycetes.
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Ascospore
The sexual spore produced from meiosis by ascomycetes; they are symmetrical and lack any attachment pegs. A spore produced within an ascus or spore sac. A type of reproductive cell known as a sexual spore, produced inside a specialized sac called an ascus, typically found in ascomycetous fungi. This spore formation is a key part…
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Ascomycete
One of a major group of fungi producing asci and ascospores; member of the class Ascomycetes.
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Apothecium
The hymenium constantly exposed during development and spore release; can be as cups, spongelike, saddlelike, clublike, mushroomlike, paddlelike, and so on.
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Adnexed finely
Gill edge curving up and barely attached to stem, in this guide as barely attached.
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Adnexed
Gill edge curving upward on the stem leaving a small triangular space between the gill and stem, also in this guide as bluntly attached.
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Acrid
An intensely sharp or burning taste. The flavor or aroma can be characterized by its acidity, acridity, scorching, or acerbic properties.
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