PORE FUNGI 



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or blackish, with the color changes of the flesh when wounded ; spores blackish, 

 globoid, rough, 10-13/j,. The name refers to the cone-like cap. 



On the ground in woods and openings, in groups or clusters ; it is of excellent 

 quality, but the stem and tubes should not be used. 



BOLETUS 



Characterized by the fleshy cap from which the layer of tubes may be peeled 

 readily, and bv the central stem. It also dift'ers from S t r o b i 1 o m y c e s, "which has 

 a central stem, by the lack of the large, conspicuous scales. Boletus is the typical 

 fleshy genus of the jiore fungi. It contains a large number of species, which are 

 widely distributed. Many of the species are reputed to be poisonous, but Mclh'aine 

 says that he thinks ttiis has often arisen from mere suspicion and not from actual test. 



Figure 53. SrROBiLOMycEs strobilaceus 



Caution should be exercised in trying any species of the genus, howeyer, because of 

 the varying susceptibility of different people. The species are yery \'ariable, and al- 

 most impjossible for the beginner. Ancient name of a fungus. 



Key to the Species 



1. Tubes yellowish, with reddish or red-brown mouths; 



flesh becoming blue when bruised 



a. Flesh white or whitish ; stem yellow 



b. Flesh yellow ; stem red 



2. Tubes of one color, or at least the mouths not reddish 

 a. Stem with net-like yeins 



( 1 ) Tubes "white, then flesh-colored 



B. vcniiii-idosiis 

 B. liiriJiis 



