flexile
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P. 1-2 cm. campan.-convex, exp. obtuse, hygr. even when dry, glabrous, cinnamon then pale; g. adnate, crowded; s. 3-5 cm. rigid, flexile, glabrous; sp.
From European Fungus Flora: Agaricaceae by Massee, George
Human shape no more The god permits his foolish ears to wear; But long extends them, and with hoary hairs Fills them within; and grants them power to move, From their foundation flexile.
From The Metamorphoses of Publius Ovidus Naso in English blank verse Vols. I & II by Howard, J. J.
The members of the genus fall naturally into three general groups:— First—The Globe Tulips, which have flexile stems, sub-globose, nodding flowers, and nodding capsules.
From The Wild Flowers of California: Their Names, Haunts, and Habits by Parsons, Mary Elizabeth
P. 1.5-2.5 cm. conico-campan. papillate, striate, somewhat bay; g. adnate, ascending; s. 3-7 cm. equal, flexile, even, reddish; sp.
From European Fungus Flora: Agaricaceae by Massee, George
Radical-leaves.—Strongly ribbed underneath; dark, shining green above; one to three feet long; three to eight lines broad; flexile; rosy pink at base.
From The Wild Flowers of California: Their Names, Haunts, and Habits by Parsons, Mary Elizabeth
