[120] This ring seems formed by the external fibres of the stalk, which, having reached the posterior extremity of the gills, are reflected backwards to the margin of the pileus when they become attached.

[121] Limax, a slug.

[122] θρὶξ, a hair, and λῶμα, a fringe.

[123] Not described by Vittadini among the esculent funguses of Italy, and so probably unknown there.

[124] Russulus, red.

[125] γάλα, milk, and ῥέω, to flow.

[126] κλίτος, a declivity, and κυβὴ, a head.

[127] δασὺς, thick, and φύλλον, a leaf.

[128] καμάρα, a vault, and φύλλον, a leaf.

[129] χόνδρος, a ligament, and ποῦς, a foot.