TLATE XXyi 



THE SULPHUROUS POLYPORUS 



Polypopus sulphureus 



In the mature specimen the growth is horizontal, spreading 

 fan-like from stem, undulating with radiating flutings. 

 Upper surface salmon orange or orange red, the edge 

 being smooth and unevenly thickened with nodule -like 

 prominences. In young specimen ascending, under yel- 

 low surface outwardly exposed. 



Pore Surface : Bright sulphur yellow; pores very minute. 



Spores : Dingy white. 



Stem : Very short; a mere close attachment for the spreading 

 growth. 



Taste : Slightly acid and mucilaginous when raw; after cook- 

 ing somewhat suggesting white meat of chicken. 



Odor : Suggesting A. campestris. 



Habitat: On tree trunks, particularly oaks, often growing in 

 very large clusters. 



A. Section of fungus showing fibre. 

 C. and D. Matured specimen. 



