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genus of fungi commonly growing as green or blue molds on decaying food; used in making cheese and as a source of penicillin

genus of fungi commonly growing as green or blue molds on decaying food; used in making cheese and as a source of penicillin

A mitosporic Trichocomaceae fungal genus that develops fruiting organs resembling a broom. When identified, teleomorphs include Eupenicillium and Talaromyces. Several species (but especially PENICILLIUM CHRYSOGENUM) are sources of the antibiotic penicillin.

Species of fungi.

Pencil fungus; bread mold. A genus of fungi, of the order of Ascomycetes, growing on organic substances.