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MUSHROOMS, EDIBLE AND OTHERWISE 



They grow a number in the same locality and frequently in close groups or 

 tufts. They seem to delight in oak and pine woods. Dr. Peck observes that this 

 species is similar to Hygrophorus queletii, Bres., both in size and color, but the 

 general characteristics of the plants do not agree. He also says it is similar in 

 size and color to H. subrufescens, Pk., but differs materially in the specific 

 description. 



Panus. Fr. 



Panus means swelling. The species under this genus are leathery plants, 

 having the stems lateral and sometimes wanting. They dry up but revive with 

 moisture. The gills are simple and thinner than the Lentinus, but with an entire, 

 acute edge. There are a few species which give a phosphorescent light when 

 growing on decayed logs. The genus closely resembles Lentinus but can be 

 readily recognized on account of the smooth edged gills. A number of good 

 authorities do not separate them' but give both under the name Lentinus. This 

 genus abounds Whereever there are stumps and fallen timber. 



Pluoto by C. G. Lloyd. 

 FicurB 178. Panus stypticus. Two-thirds natural size. Cinnamon color. 



