412 



MUSHROOMS, EDIBLE AND OTHERWISE 



Figure 341. Polystictus biformis. Xatural size. Frequently covered with green lichen. 



gated, flexuous; the dissepiments dentate, then lacerate, the hymenium finally 

 resolved into teeth. 



When I first found this plant the hymenium had resolved into teeth, and I 

 supposed that I had found an Irpex. It is found in woods on logs and stumps. 

 Very common with us. Frequently covered with a green lichen. July to 

 November. 



Figure 342. Polystictus hirsutus. Natural size. 



