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MUSHROOMS, EDIBLE AND OTHERWISE 



Lachnocladium semivestitum. B. & C. 



Pileus, much branched from a slender stem of variable length, expanded at 

 the angles ; the branches filiform, straight, somewhat fasciculate, smooth at the 

 tips and paler in color. 



This is quite a common specimen on our north hillsides. It is white and 

 quite fragile. Found in damp places in August and September. 



Lachnocladium Micheneri. B. & C. 



Figure 401. Lachnocladium Micheneri. 



Coriaceous, tough, pale or whitish ; stem well marked, branching from a 

 point, branches numerous, tips pointed ; white tomentum at the base of the stem. 



This plant is very abundant here and is found very generally over the 

 United States. It grows on fallen leaves in woods, after a rain, being found from 

 July to October. 



