Agaricaceae 



Series III. OCHRO'SPORaE (Dermini). Spores brown. 



Ochrosporae, third in color series, ranges in spore color from dull 

 ochraceous, through bright ocher, to rusty orange and ferruginous or 

 iron-rust. The various shades will tax even a color expert. 



There are no species in the series corresponding to Amanitae. In 

 Acetabularia there is a cup-like volva ; in Pholiota there is a distinct 

 interwoven ring on the stem ; in Cortinarius the secondary veil is like a 

 cobweb, and may form an imperfect zone around the stem, or hang as 

 fibers from the margin of the cap ; Pluteolus exactly resembles Pluteus. 



There are many edible species of good quality in the series. None 

 are known to be poisonous. The substance, as a rule, is tougher than 

 in most of the preceding genera, and in many instances has a strong 

 woody flavor. Several species are late growers, and are among the best 

 of fungi. Notably in Pholiota. 



ACETABULA'RIA Berk. 

 Acetabulum, a vinegar-cup. From the cup-like volva. 



Acetabularia. Universal veil distinct from the pileus ; hymenophore distinct; gills 

 free ; spores pallid, tawny or brown. 

 Analogous to Volvaria and Chitonia. 

 No American species reported. 



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