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Aquaticus
In a portion at Ounkeran, 12 June 1839
Pileus hemispherical, very smooth, shining and glutinous,
very pale yellow, yellower at the lip. Gill broad, slightly decurrent,
very pale watery brown. Stem slender, glutinous, whitish above,
pale yellow below; at last a little fleshy.
Pileus 4-1/2 inch broad, with a distinct margin, retaining its
characteristics for some time. Gills running in a horizontal
manner from the margin to the stem. Spores pale brown, adhering
in clusters with gills. Stem half an inch high, glabrous,
scarcely fleshy above; slight bulbous
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