352 SECTION HYGROPHORUS 



this subgenus. The variety (gracilis) differs from var. erubescens in its 

 more distant gills, lack of yellowish stains when fresh, in general stature, 

 and in the pileus trama structure. Smith has collected this variety 

 (No. 49341) from Washington, observing that the stipe is white above, 

 vinaceous below, stains vinaceous, and that the odor is faintly fragrant. 



Fig. 111. H. erubescens var. gracilis 



