hymenium

hymenium Definition

hy·me·nium (hī mē′nē əm)

noun pl. -·nia-ə or -·niums

a superficial layer of spore-producing cells in fungi

Etymology: ModL: see hymen & -ium

hymenium Related Forms

hy·me′·nial adjective

hymenium Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

pink: The second species forms inconspicuous red spots on otherwise unaffected leaves and the underside of the leaves carries an inconspicuous pink hymenium.

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