If I'm not mistaken  (and I rarely am), Barry Wilson is still around somewhere.
Maybe someone close to him can ask the question. Perspective umbilicus may turn
out to be something like: honest politician.
        Q-man

Leslie Allen Crnkovic wrote:

> Well I guess it all depends on how you look at it!
>
> Perhaps Ponderous? Refering to a large open view? (The "Ponderosa")
>
> Actually, I don't know do I?
>
> In wit!
> Leslie
>
> > Hello word mavens (Harry?)
> >
> > Does anyone know what is meant in Wilson Volume 1, page 223, top of right
> > column (description of genus Gennaeosinum Iredale):
> > "...umbilicus large, open, perspective...". What is a perspective umbilicus?
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> >
> >
> >   John Wolff
> > 2640 Breezewood Dr.
> > Lancaster, PA 17601
> >