reniform
Americanadjective
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Origin of reniform
From the New Latin word rēniformis, dating back to 1745–50. See reni-, -form
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P. shell-shaped, reniform, downy, greyish-tan; g. crowded, decur. whitish then bright rosy; s. slightly curved, base white and downy; sp. 5-6 � 3.
From European Fungus Flora: Agaricaceae by Massee, George
P. 1-2 cm. tough, reniform, dry, rufescent then whitish; g. crowded, distinct, white; s.
From European Fungus Flora: Agaricaceae by Massee, George
P. reniform, gelatinoso-viscid above, umber; g. radiating from a lateral point, distant, whitish; sp.
From European Fungus Flora: Agaricaceae by Massee, George
The orbicular and reniform spots are margined with white, and a thin white streak runs from the base of the wing to the former.
From Butterflies and Moths (British) by Furneaux, William S.
P. 1-2 cm. reniform, even, glabrous, disc depr. greyish brown then pale; g. rather distant, grey; s.
From European Fungus Flora: Agaricaceae by Massee, George
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