Lentinus
Lentinus is a genus of fungi in the family Polyporaceae. The genus is widely distributed, with many species found in subtropical regions.
| Lentinus | |
|---|---|
| Lentinus tigrinus, Italy | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Basidiomycota |
| Class: | Agaricomycetes |
| Order: | Polyporales |
| Family: | Polyporaceae |
| Genus: | Lentinus Fr. (1825) |
| Type species | |
| Lentinus crinitus (L.) Fr. (1825) | |
| Synonyms | |
The genus name Lentinus is derived from the Latin lent, meaning "pliable", and inus, meaning "resembling".
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