The Shroomery Mycology Glossary

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umbilicate used to describe cap having a central depression
umbo a raised conical mound on the centre of the cap
umbonate cap with a raised knob in the centre
ungulate hoof-shaped
universal veil a membrane that initially entirely surrounds the fruiting body. It is broken as the cap expands the stem extends and the gills mature

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