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Silky Rosegill

Volvariella bombycina

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Agaricales ›Family: Volvariellaceae ›Genus: Volvariella

About

Volvariella bombycina, commonly known as the silky sheath, silky rosegill, silver-silk straw mushroom, or tree mushroom, is a species of edible mushroom in the family Pluteaceae. It is an uncommon but widespread species, having been reported from Asia, Australia, the Caribbean, Europe, and North America. The fruit body (mushroom) begins developing in a thin, egg-like sac. This ruptures and the stem expands quickly, leaving the sac at the base of the stem as a volva. The...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Silky Rosegill?
The scientific name of Silky Rosegill is Volvariella bombycina.
What kingdom does Silky Rosegill belong to?
Silky Rosegill belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Silky Rosegill belong to?
Silky Rosegill belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
What class does Silky Rosegill belong to?
Silky Rosegill belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
What order does Silky Rosegill belong to?
Silky Rosegill belongs to the order Agaricales.
What family does Silky Rosegill belong to?
Silky Rosegill belongs to the family Volvariellaceae.
What genus does Silky Rosegill belong to?
Silky Rosegill belongs to the genus Volvariella.