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Agaricus radiatus Hist. 39. c.

Wheeled Agaric

This tender and delicate Agaric grew on
a small heap of dung in Cross Field near Halifax.

Its first appearance is sessile, and of a
Red brown colour [color] as in the figure, in the space of a
few hours it shoots up to the height of two or three
inches, and when once perfected falls and disappears
in the space of half an Hour.
        