👉 Peyritschiella is a genus of flowering plants in the family Apocynaceae, native to Asia and Europe. They are known for their large, sprawling leaves that resemble mushrooms, resembling their name "Peyri" (meaning "big") and "Schiell" (meaning "large"). These plants have a striking resemblance to mushrooms, which is why they are often referred to as "peyritschiella."