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like the pileus, the central substance often transversely zoned, especially near the 

 top. Spores globose, nodulose, purplish-brown, 4-6 broad. Pileus one and a 

 half to four inches broad. Stem one and a half to three inches long, and four 

 to eight lines thick. Peck, 50th Rep. 



Figure 369. Hydnum spongiosipes. One-third natural size. 



It is found in the woods, quite plentifully, about Chillicothe. I referred it 

 to H. ferrugineum for a long time, but not being satisfied, sent some specimens 

 to Dr. Peck, who classified it as H. spongiosipes. It is edible but very tough. 

 Found from July to October. 



Hydmim zonatum. Batsch. 

 The Zoned Hydnum. 



Zonatum, zoned. Ferruginous ; pileus equally coriaceous, thin, expanded, 

 subinfundibuliform, zoned, becoming smooth ; tough, almost leathery in texture, 

 having a surface of beautiful brown, silky lustre, and with radiating striae ; margin 

 paler; sterile. 



