Arcuate-decurrent (of the gills or tubes), curved and extending down the stem. See [p. 267].

Ascus, a clavate to cylindrical or subglobose cell in which the (asco-) spores are borne, usually in eights.

Basidium, a clavate or subcylindrical cell on which the (basidio-) spores are borne, externally on stalks. See [Fig. 5], [p. 15].

Cap (of the fruit-body), that structure which bears the spore-bearing layers beneath it (= pileus).

Caespitose (of the fruit-body), aggregated into tufts.

CINNAMON-BROWN, the colour of cinnamon powder obtainable from the grocer.

Clavate (of the stem, or cystidia), club-shaped.

Convex (of the cap), curving outwards. See [Plate 9], [p. 55].

Cortex (of the cap or stem), outer layers of the tissue.

Cortina, a cobweb-like veil at first connecting the margin of the cap and stem, but at maturity often only present as remnants on the stem and/or cap-margin. See [p. 267].