Clavariacese 



FAMILY V. CLAVARIA'CE^E. 



Hymenium not distinct from the hymenophore, covering entire outer 

 surface. Somewhat fleshy, not coriaceous, vertical, simple or branched. 

 Fries. 



For the most part growing upon the ground. 



In this family there is no separation into stem and pileus, with the 

 spore-bearing surface restricted to gills or tubes, but the substance of 

 the plant is continuous, and the spores are produced on the clubs or 

 branches. 



But three genera Clavaria, Sparassis and Pistillaria include species 

 of food value. They are easily recognized. 



The genus Calcocera resembles Clavaria in form, but is very different 

 in material, being a jelly-like viscid, cartilaginous substance, horny 

 when dry, resembling that of Tremella. 



SYNOPSIS OF GENERA. 



SPARASSIS. Page 512. 

 Very much branched, branches compressed, plate-like, crisped. 



TYPHULA. 

 Simple or club-shaped, with a thread-like stem. 



CLAVARIA. Page 513. 



Fleshy, simple or branched, branches typically round, some forms 

 club-shaped. 



PISTILLARIA. 



Club-shaped, simple, rigid when dry; usually minute. 



PTERULA. 



Branches numerous, slender, forming a tuft, or single, leathery, round 

 or compressed. 



