THE GYPSY (PHOLIOTA CAPE RATA) : Edible 

 Somewhat under natural size. 

 Though commonly known as Pholiota caperata, this species has been so much thrown about, from genus 

 to genus, that, like the gypsies, it may be said to be quite homeless ; whether this is the reason for its com- 

 mon name has not been ascertained. 



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