discomycete
/ˌdɪskəˈmaɪsit/
noun
- A type of fungus that produces spores in a cup-shaped structure, such as a morel or truffle.
- Some discomycetes, like truffles, are highly valued in cooking for their strong flavor.
- The morel is a popular discomycete that many foragers look for in the spring.
- Under the microscope, the discomycete showed its characteristic cup-shaped spore-bearing surface.