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which is furfuraceous tuffed. Hymenium papillose ; papilloe 

 at length elongated, forming distinct tubes, which are beau- 

 tifully tinted vermilion. 



This is common on chestnut stumps, and on account of its size and red 

 color it is not easily overlooked. It is sometimes called beefsteak fungus 

 on account of its edible qualities. Edible. 



