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rugulose

American  
[roo-gyuh-lohs] / ˈru gjəˌloʊs /

adjective

  1. finely rugose; having many small wrinkles.


Etymology

Origin of rugulose

1810–20; < New Latin rūgul ( a ) (diminutive of Latin rūga ruga ) + -ose 1


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P. viscid, depr. subcyathiform, edge sulcate, pellicle separable, cherry-red, disc yellow, flesh purple under cuticle; g. adnato-decur. ochre; s. rugulose, white.

From European Fungus Flora: Agaricaceae by George Massee

P. 3-5 cm. campan. often irreg. flocculent, soon glabrous and silky, pale reddish-grey; g. deeply rounded behind, rugulose; s.

From European Fungus Flora: Agaricaceae by George Massee

P. 5-8 cm. exp. depr. flesh colour, disc darker, viscid, rugulose; g. adnate, crowded; s. 3-5 cm. solid, white, reticulately wrinkled; sp. 9-10. var.

From European Fungus Flora: Agaricaceae by George Massee

P. 3-5 cm. convex then exp. often rather wavy and rugulose, glabrous, bay then ochre; g. adnexed, crowded, with beads of moisture, fuscous-cinnamon; s. 4-5 cm. pallid; sp.

From European Fungus Flora: Agaricaceae by George Massee

P. 2-3 cm. campan. obtuse, slightly striate, hygr., rugulose, atomate, pale ochre, whitish, or tinged rose when dry; g. adnate, broad; s. 4-5 cm. slightly flexuous, white, apex scurfy; sp.

From European Fungus Flora: Agaricaceae by George Massee

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