CHAPTER IX. 



THELEPHORACEAE. 



Thelephoraceae is from two Greek words, a teat and to bear. The hymenium 

 is even, coriaceous, or waxy, costate, or papillose. There are a number of genera 

 under this family but I am acquainted with only the genus Craterellus. 



Craterellus. Fr. 



Craterellus means a small bowl. Hymenium' waxy-membranaceous, distinct 

 but adnate to the hymenophore, inferior, continuous, smooth, even or wrinkled. 

 Spores white. Fries. 



Figure 378. 'Craterellus cantharellus. Caps and stems yellow. 



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