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varying in size and length, and of a faint cinnamon tint. 

 Stem white, short, solid, crooked, and often lateral. 



There is no possibility of mistaking the hedgehog 

 mushroom : when once seen it is always to be remembered. 

 Its awl-shaped spines are crowded beneath the pileus : its 

 size and colour are most marked ; it resembles closely, 

 as has been said, a lightly-baked cracknel biscuit in colour. 



" This fungus occurs principally in woods, and especially 

 in those of pine and oak ; sometimes solitary, but more 

 frequently in company and in rings." Badham. 



Opinions on the Merits of Hydnum repandum as an 

 Edible Fungus. " The general use of this fungus through- 

 out France, Italy, and Germany, leaves no room for 

 doubt as to its good qualities." Rogues. 



" When well stewed it is an excellent dish, with a 

 slight flavour of oysters. It makes also a very good 

 puree. Dr. Badham. 



"A most excellent fungus, but it requires a little 

 caution in preparation for the table. It should be 

 previously steeped in hot water and well drained in a 

 cloth; in which case there is certainly not a more ex- 

 cellent fungus." Berkeley. 



" A wholesome fungus and not to be despised ; but 

 not in the first class as to flavour, requiring the help of 

 condiments. It has the advantage, however, of growing 

 later than most funguses, and may be found up to the 

 middle of November." Edwin Lees. 



