458 MUSHROOMS, EDIBLE AND OTHERWISE 



Hymenochfute rubiginosa. (Schr.) Lev. 



Rubiginosa means full of rust, so called from the color of the plant. 



The pileus is rigid 1 , coriaceous, resupinate, effused, reflexed, the lower margin 

 generally adhering firmly, somewhat fasciated; velvety, rubiginous or rusty in 

 color, then becoming smooth and bright brown, the intermediate stratum tawny- 

 ferruginous. The hymenium ferruginous and velvety. It is found here upon soft 

 woods such as chestnut stumps and willow. 



Hymenochcetc Curtisii. Berk. 



Curtisii is named in honor of Mr. Curtis. 



The pileus is coriaceous, firm, resupinate, effused, reflexed, brown, slightly 

 sulcate ; the hymenium velvety with brown bristles. This is common on partially 

 decayed oak branches in the woods. 



Hymenochccte corrugata. Berk. 



Corrugata means bearing wrinkles or folds. 



The pileus is coriaceous, effused, closely adnate, indeterminate, cinnamon 

 colored, cracked and corrugated when dry, which gives rise to its name. The 

 bristles are seen, under the microscope, to be joined. Found in the woods on 

 partially decayed branches. 



