Mushrooms have descriptive names like “hen of the woods”, with a frilly appearance resembling a hen. The “lion’s mane” mushroom is named for its shaggy look like a lion’s mane. The chanterelle mushroom has ridges named for the Greek word for “singing” as they make bell-like sounds when tapped.
In folklore, elves are depicted as small, mischievous beings with pointed ears and a connection to nature. The genus name for the common mushroom is Agaricus. Popular Agaricus mushrooms include the white button and the field mushroom.
Descriptive names for mushrooms can focus on physical appearance like shape, habitat, edibility, and other defining traits. References to fairy tales, forests, and cute creatures like gnomes suit the whimsical nature of mushrooms. Enchanting names capture the magical essence of these fungi.