The stem is easily separable from the pileus at its junction, in this respect being similar to Amanita, Amanitopsis, Lepiota and others.
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Pileus
/ˈpɪliəs/
Synonyms for "pileus" (6 found)
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6 entriesapex capconical capconvex pileusfelt captop coverumbonate pileus
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6 entriesconvex pileusmushroom pileuspileus cappileus morphologypileus surfaceumbonate pileus
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One must check the size and shape of the pileus as well as its color. Many weird and unexpected shapes are found in the mushroom kingdom.
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The most short-lived of all the accessory clouds, pileus is also the most beautiful.
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Among the Romans the cap of felt was the emblem of liberty. When a slave obtained his freedom he had his head shaved, and wore instead of his hair an undyed pileus.
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