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Type genus of the Pezizaceae a variety of cup fungus
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Peziza \Pe*zi"za\, n. [NL., corrupt. from L. pezica a sessile mushroom, fr. Gr. ?, fr. ?, ?, a foot.] (Bot.) A genus of fungi embracing a great number of species, some of which are remarkable for their regular cuplike form and deep colors.
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Peziza is a large genus of saprophytic cup fungi that grow on the ground, rotting wood , or dung. Most members of this genus are of unknown edibility and are difficult to identify as separate species without use of microscopy . The polyphyletic genus has ...
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n. Any of the genus ''Peziza'' of saprophytic fungus.
Usage examples of peziza.
Cup fungi, or Pezizas, the Morels or Morchellas, and the Yellowish fungi or Helvellas.