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 FUNGI. 



Geastrum elegans Gr. PL CXXX. Fig. II. 

 Phallo affinis PL CXXX. Fig. I. 



Found on decayed bamboos in the Cantonment Moulmein, 

 by Capt. Ellis, H. M. 41 , During the rains, 1834. 



1. Young fungus. 



2. Front view of stalk. 



3. Plant more advanced. 



4. Stalk. 



5. Veil, portion of. 



6. Fully developed fungus. 



7. Portion of the veil magnified. 



Phallus fetidus. PL LXIII. Fig. 1. 



Odour indescribably abominable, and very strong, represent- 

 ing the worst sorts of putrescence. 



Direction of the plant obliquely ascending. 



Capite vel glande, initio rubro, demum viscosa lucida ater- 

 rima tecto laxa, membranacea. 



Stipite rubescens celluloso-rugosa, apicem versus striata. 



Hab. Barren Hill on the way to Bharowul, alt. 4000 ft. 

 April 10, 1840. 



