
          
(223.)

Boletus betulinus Hist. 169.

Birch Boletus

This is a very handsome species
and sometimes large, a foot or
more in diameter.  It is of a soft & 
spongy substance when recent.  When
dry becomes tough firm & elastic
in both states the internal substance
is of a fair white.  It is not easily
cut into even pieces.  It retains Fire
for a time <s>but</s> which goes out before it
is wholly consumed.
        