THE GENUS JANSIA. 



This is a genus of very small phalloids, common in Java and 

 vyell illustrated by Penzig. The general form is that of a Tittle Mu- 

 tmus, but the spore-bearing portion is strongly differentiated from 

 the stipe, and it is strongly rugulose or papillate. Two species occur 

 m Java and have been well illustrated. They grew on rotten wo,,,] 

 I here are two imperfectly known species, one from Bonin Island and 

 one from Australia. 









rig. si. 



JANSIA RUGOSA. 

 (Enlarged.) 



Fig. 33. 



JANSIA ELEGANS. 

 (Enlarged.) 



Fig. 34. 



JANSIA ANNULATA. 



JANSIA RUGOSA (Figs. 30 and 31). This is a very small 

 phalloid, which is common in Java. The short gleba-bearing portion 

 is strongly distinct from the stipe and is strongly rugulose, as shown 

 in our enlargement (Fig. 31). It is the only species of Jansia that is 

 common and well known. This little plant is white and grows on 

 rotten wood. 



JANSIA ELEGANS (Figs. 32 and 33). This species is also 

 known only from Java and is rare, at least Dr. Bernard does not re- 

 port it. It grows on rotten bamboo stems. It is of the same size 



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