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MINNESOTA MUSHROOMS 



disagree seriously with some people ; 

 Mcllvaine has found it enjoyable, 

 however. The name refers to the 

 folded cap. 



Gyromitra infula 



Cap 4-10 cm. wide and high, 

 yellow brown to dark brown or chest- 

 nut, occasionally saddle-shaped, but 

 usually irregular, much folded and 

 swollen, with the edge attached to the 

 stem; stem 3-7 cm. by 1-3 cm., yel- 

 lowish or pinkish, hairy at base, hol- 

 low ; spores clear, elliptic, smooth, 



18-24 X S-12 fi. The name refers to 



the folded cap. 



On the ground in woods; edible. This species grades on one hand into G. 

 brunnea (Figure 111) and on the other into G. e s c u 1 e n t a, in such fashion 

 that it is almost impossible for the beginner to distinguish them. 



LEOTIA 



Distinguished by the gelatinous, yellowish or greenish head-like cap. The latter 

 is broader than the stem and distinct from it. but is united to it around the edge. 

 The name refers to the smooth cap. 



Figure 109. Helvella elastic a 



Figure 110. Gyromitra ixrur-A 



