Polymath 462

[radlaf]

6d. Botanical term for the frill on a mushroom stalk (7)

A _ M _ L _ A

Stumped.

[Emmeedask]

I don't know if there is a different spelling or that you may have some letters wrong because I believe the answer is ANNULUS.

Em x

[teacher1]

An annulus is the ring like structure sometimes found on the stipe of a mushroom. The annulus represents the remaining part of the partial veil, after it has ruptured to expose the gills or other spore-producing surface. An annulus may be thick and membranous, or it may be cobweb-like. ...

[Emmeedask]

Is'nt that the frill then teacher1?

Em x

[radlaf]

Thanks. I got annulus also. But it does not cross with POMPADOUR or DIANETICS. POMPADOUR is 12a A hair style named after a mistress of Louis XV. DIANETICS is 17a A pseudo-scientific therapy practised by Scientologists.

[slaney]

Could it be Lamella(e)?....

http://www.austehc.unimelb.edu.au/guides/will/ images/WILL00426a.jpg

[radlaf]

slaney et al, thanks. I finally found it.

ARMILLA

http://www.ilmyco.gen.chicago.il.us/Terms/armi l217.html

[slaney]

Well tracked down, radlaf!