66 FETCH : 



(Fig. 166). We have seen many specimens of Oeaster 

 triplex, for it is a frequent planl^in many countries, but we 

 never previously saw specimens with a scaly exoperidium. 

 If this form is constant in Ceylon it is entitled to a name 

 {Oeaster squamosus) as a form, and it is fully as distinct 

 as Geaster vittatus based on longitudinal fissures in the 

 exoperidium of the same species. Wliile the character of a 

 scaly exoperidium is absohitely new in the Geaster family, 

 to call it a ' new species ' would appear to me to be untrue. 

 Any one who is familiar with Geaster triplex would consider 

 it as a mere form." 



The above form has not been noted since. The gathering 

 consisted of two specimens only, as figured in Lloyd's 

 photograph. 



Geaster mirabilis Mont. No. 2142, Peradeniya, July, 1906 ; 

 det. Lloyd. No. 2130, Peradeniya, November, 1906. 

 No. 2619, Peradeniya, August, 1908. 



This species was correctly recorded for Ceylon by 

 Berkeley and Broome in Fungi of Ceylon, No. 709, from 

 Thwaites 184. There is also an undated collection from 

 Ceylon in Herb. Kew in the cover of G. papyraceus. 



Common ; growing in large patches over heaps of leaves, 

 twigs, &c. 



Geaster minimus Schw. No. 4594, Hakgala, October, 1914. 

 These specimens grew from a thick felt of mycelium on the 

 top of a rock. 



G. minimus Schw. was recorded for Ceylon by Berkeley 

 and Broome in Fungi of Ceylon, No. 708. The specimens 

 in Herb. Kew and Herb. Peradeniya are Thwaites 1009, and 

 are small specimens of G. velutinus. 



Geaster coronatus Schaeff. No. 2323, Hakgala, April, 1907 ; 

 det. Lloyd. Lloyd, in referring this gathering, states : " A 

 most curious form, that could well be made a new species, 

 and certainly entitled to a name as a form of coronatus. 

 The inner peridium has at its base a ring somewhat like the 

 ring on Geaster Brija^tii, which never occurs on the European 

 plant." 



