If present, they are similar to the cheilocystidia (cystidia on the gill edges).

Viewed with a hand lens, the gill edges appear fringed.

With age, the gill edges can become jagged and rough.

Viewed with a hand lens, the gill edges appear to have fringes.

The gill edges are fringed, although a hand lens may be needed to see this detail.

The gill edges are even, and the same color as the gill faces.

The gill edge is usually sterile and has a few to quite many cheilocystidia.

The gill edges are smooth, and the same color as the gill face.

The cheilocystidia (cystidia on the gill edge) are also abundant.

The gill edges are either smooth and even, or may have minute teeth.