An History of Fungusses, growing about Halifax (Vols 1-2) (1788) - Page 14

Fig. E. Genus 5. Clathrus.

A fungus, roundish or oblong, hollow within, netted, latticed, or windowed; the latticing is connected on every side, often resting on a smooth receptacle, which is supported on a stem or pillar. The figures at E represent the Clathrus nudus and Clathrus fulvus.

Fig. F. Genus 6. Helvella.

A fungus with a pileus or hat, smooth on both sides. There are two divisions of this genus: first, with the hat supported on a stem or pillar; second, the hat sessile Sessile: attached directly by the base, without a stalk. or without a pillar. The figures at F represent the Helvella mitra and the Helvella inflata, a curious new species five inches high.

Fig. G. Genus 7. Peziza.

A fungus that is bell-shaped, cup-shaped, or funnel-shaped, generally smooth, and of equal substance throughout. The figures at G represent the Peziza lentifera and an elegant new British species, the Peziza undulata.

Fig. H. Genus 8. Clavaria.

A fungus growing perpendicularly, simple or branched, smooth, and of one uniform surface. The figures at H represent the Clavaria muscoides and Ophioglossoides.

Fig. I. Genus 9. Lycoperdon (Puff-ball).

A fungus, roundish, consisting of a bark or rind, which generally breaks at the summit and discharges an impalpable dust or farina Farina: a fine powder or dust., in the form of smoke. There are three divisions of this genus: first, those that are destitute of a root and are subterranean; second, those with a root and parasitic; third, those with a root and growing on the ground. The figure at I represents the Lycoperdon bovista.