Hysteriales

plural noun

Hys·​te·​ri·​a·​les
hə̇ˌstirēˈā(ˌ)lēz
: an order of fungi of the subclass Euascomycetes that is characterized by elongated ascomata opening by a longitudinal slit and includes various fungi which cause leaf cast of conifers see hysteriaceae

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Hysterium, genus of fungi + -ales

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“Hysteriales.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hysteriales. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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