196 The Fungi of Wiltshire. 



Cavities distinct, at first empty. Spores smooth, oblong elliptic. 

 The species grow mostly in sandy fir woods in loose spongy soil. 



Genus LVIII., Hymcnogaster TuL Peridium fleshy, or thin 

 running down into an absorbing base. Cavities at first empty, 

 radiating, or irregular. Trama composed of elongated cells, but 

 not of byssoid flocci, therefore not easily separable. Spores various. 

 The species of this genus are met with just under the surface of 

 the soil, under dead leaves, &c. 



Hymcnogaster luteus Vitt., Corsham Park, fir plantations. 



citrinus Vitt., Rudlow, ditto. 



olivaceus Vitt., ditto ditto. 



• tener B., ditto ditto. 



ORDER YIII. PHALLOIDEI. 



Volva universal, the intermediate stratum gelatinous. Hyme- 

 niura deliquescent. 



Genus LIX., Phallus L. Pileus perforated at the apex, free all 

 round, reticulate. Veil none. 



Phallus impudicus L., Bowood. 



Genus LX., Ci/noj>hallus Fr. Pileus adnate, imperforate, uneven. 

 Veil none. 



Genus LXI., Clathrus Mich. Stem none. Receptacle forming 

 an ovate, or globose net-work ; branches of the net- work cellular 

 within. 



The Phalloidei contain some singular productions. Phallus 

 impudicus L. is common in sandy woods, it resembles carrion in its 

 odour, by which it may be traced to its lair from a considerable 

 distance. Clathrus cancellatus L. still more foetid, is a beautiful 

 species, its bright red, netted receptacle is a remarkable object, it 

 has occurred at Torquay and in the Isle of Wight. The strong 

 odour of these plants attracts numerous insects, which prey upon, 

 them and thus become the means of dispersing their seed. 



ORDER IX. TRICHOGASTRES. 

 Genus LXIL, Batarrea P. Volva universal, central stratum 

 gelatinous. Receptacle pileiform, bursting through the volva, 

 Beated at the top of a tall stem. 



