
          (159.)

Agaricus betulinus. Hist. 72. f. 1.
Birch Agaric.

Ag. semipetiolatus.

This grows on putrid wood when
in a state nearly approaching to earth
or mold. The substance of the Plant is
soft dry and velvety, it abides from year
to year in which as well as in its shape
it approaches to the nature of a Boletus.
        