TOOTH FUNGI 



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lUPEX 



Distinguished from H y d n u m by the tetth, whicli are united at the base. It 

 differs from all the species of H y d n u m described above in being stemless and in- 

 verted, forming a laver upon sticks and branches. When fresh, all the species are 

 edible, though somewhat gelatinous. The name means a harrow, in reference to the 

 teeth. 



FlGUKK 71. Mmimm cok ai.i.ojdks 

 Key to the Species 



1. Cap pinkish to reddish 



2. Cap pure white 



/. caniciis 

 I. lactcus 



Irpex carneus Reddish Irpex 



C ap spread out in a layer, 2-8 cm. long, more or less irregular, thin, somewhat 

 gelatinous, pinkish to reddish ; teeth blunt, entire. The name refers to the color. 

 On dead or decaying branches of deciduous trees ; edible when fresh. 



