Volvariella

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Volvariella - an important genus of mushrooms in the Orientgenus Volvariellafungus genus - includes lichen generafamily Pluteaceae, Pluteaceae - a family of fungi belonging to the order AgaricalesChinese mushroom, straw mushroom, Volvariella volvacea - small tropical and subtropical edible mushroom having a white cap and long stem; an expensive delicacy in China and other Asian countries where it is grown commerciallyVolvariella bombycina - a mushroom with a dry yellowish to white fibrillose cap