volva

A cuplike structure around the base of the stalk of certain fungi.

In botany, a wrapper or external covering of some sort; specifically, in Hymenomycetes, same as velum universale. Compare exoperidium. See velum, 2, and cut under Fungi.

A saclike envelope of certain fungi, which bursts open as the plant develops.

a cup-shaped mass at the base of various fungi

Alternative form of völva.

cuplike structure around the base of the stalk of certain fungi